10 Unique Festivals and Events Happening in USA This Year

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Sundance Film Festival (Park City, Utah)

This prestigious event (January 18-28) is a haven for independent filmmakers and movie buffs.

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National Fried Chicken Festival (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Foodies, rejoice! This celebration of all things fried chicken (May 18-19) is a finger-lickin' good time.

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Lilac Festival (Mackinac Island, Michigan)

Step back in time at this charming island festival (June 1-9).

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Key West Conch Republic Independence Day (Key West, Florida)

This quirky festival (July 23) commemorates the Conch Republic's mock secession from the United States in 1982.

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National Blueberry Festival (Blue Hill, Maine)

Blueberry lovers, unite! This sweet festival (August 2-4) celebrates Maine's blueberry bounty.

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Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, Nevada)

This radical experiment in community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance (August 25-September 2) culminates in the burning of a large wooden effigy.

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National Shrimp Festival (Gulf Shores, Alabama)

Get your shrimp on at this crustacean extravaganza (October 11-13).

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Halloween Parade (New York City, New York)

Witness a spectacle unlike any other at this iconic Halloween parade (October 31).

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (New York City, New York)

This cherished tradition (November 28) kicks off the holiday season with a bang.

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Zozobra Burning (Santa Fe, New Mexico)

Purge your anxieties at this unique event (September 6) featuring the burning of a giant papier-mâché devil puppet called Zozobra.

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