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Seasons and Holidays
These wonderful holidays through the year (starting with Chinese New Year in January or February) are celebrated in many cities with parades, fireworks and other festivities. Plan to be in the right city on the right date to enjoy celebrations! Also below are vacation ideas for winter, spring break, summer, fall, and the Holiday Season.
Holidays Through the Year
Click your way through a year full of celebrations, which often include parades and fireworks that provide free fun for families.
Holiday Train Rides
Many tourist railroads offer themed rides at Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. These train rides are popular, so book well in advance.
Presidents Week, in February: Ideas for Family Travel
Presidents Day is a national holiday in the US, observed on the third Monday in February. Many schools extend the long weekend into a "Presidents Week" break.
Family-Friendly Mardi Gras
"Mardi Gras" has become synonymous with "crazy parades and partying", especially in cities such as Rio and New Orleans, but there are many places -- including an Orlando theme park-- where families can enjoy Mardi Gras festivities.
St. Patrick's Day Parades and other Festivities
Find St. Patrick's Day fun in many cities (-- Phoenix Arizona, for example has a big parade--) and also at some unexpected places such as ski resorts.
Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Parades...
Find Easter Egg Hunts, Parades, Egg Rolls, and more. See Easter Weekend Getaway Ideas as well.
Mother's Day Getaway Ideas
A family getaway makes a pretty nice Mother's Day gift.
Children's Festivals
A number of cities in the US and Canada have Children's Festivals, and these are often held in the month of May.
Memorial Day Weekend
The long weekend that occurs on the last Monday in May is unofficially the start of summer, and is a popular time for family getaways.
Fourth of July Celebrations
Find parades, fireworks, and other festivities across the US.
Columbus Day Weekend Getaway Ideas
This long weekend is enjoyed in the US on the second Monday in October.
Easter 2012
Find special events and Easter Egg Hunts, memorable outings and resort package ideas.
Easter 2012
Find special events and Easter Egg Hunts, memorable outings and resort package ideas.