10 Unique Cultural Celebrations Unique to Specific US Cities

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King Neptune Festival (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

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Goettafest (Cincinnati, Ohio)

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National Shrimp Festival (Gulf Shores, Alabama)

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Taos Pueblo Winter Solstice (Taos, New Mexico)

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Twin Ports International Fall Festival (Duluth, Minnesota & Superior, Wisconsin)

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National Folk Festival (Salisbury, Maryland)

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Tucson Rodeo (Tucson, Arizona)

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Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, Nevada)

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Thunfischfest (Erie, Pennsylvania)

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National Fried Chicken Festival (New Orleans, Louisiana)

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