FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS IN 2019

The Luxury Brand of Pleasant Holidays Festivals, and holidays are a great way to experience the world. Discover delightful options for foodies, wine connoisseurs, sports enthusiasts, history and culture afcionados, and art, flm and music fans. Below are some suggestions discerning travelers can engage in cities and countries across the JourneseSM portfolio: AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND May 18: Hawke’s Bay International Marathon NEW ZEALAND, NORTH ISLAND | Run the distance on trails and country roads to a fnish-line food and wine festival at Elephant Hills Estate & Winery. June 29 – July 21: Winter Wonderlights AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA | Bask in the daily Christmas scenery, kids and theatre programs along Main Street, nightly dancing lights and events February 9: Marlborough Food and Wine Festival August 9 – 25: Wellington on a Plate NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH ISLAND | Sample varietals from over NEW ZEALAND, NORTH ISLAND | Tastiest culinary festival, 40 wineries and delectable cuisine and live music in the heart of over 100 events showcasing regional flavor and finesse Brancott Vineyard September 7 – 28: Brisbane Festival February 13 – 17: Napier Festival AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND | Celebrate global arts and First NEW ZEALAND, NORTH ISLAND | Revel in the 1930s art-deco Nation peoples with a spirited program of theatre, music, dance, glamour with 125 events, parades, dining and entertainment circus, opera and events March 8 – 24: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA | International chefs celebrate the national food culture with unique epicurean events March 22 – April 21: Handa Opera AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES | A night under the stars, water taxi to stylish dining, overwater stage, city backdrop May 25: Bluff Oyster Festival NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH ISLAND | Waterfront event, savory wild foods, top ales and wines, oyster competitions, live music CANADA CARIBBEAN February 2 – 27: Reggae Month at the Bob Marley Museum JAMAICA | Experience the infuence of reggae music with exhibitions, workshops, lectures, awards and concert

February: Celebrations BAHAMAS | A collage of culture, worldwide guests showcase music, dance, arts, crafs and cuisine March 10 – 17: Bermuda International Film Festival BERMUDA | A qualifying festival for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®, be a part of pre-Oscar contentions May 20: National Patriots Day May 6 – 13: Jazz & Arts Festival QUÉBEC | Honoring patriots who rebelled against the British SAINT LUCIA colonial power with marches, parades, historical reenactments | Innovative 11-day infusion of music and arts with and concerts 50 renowned artists and entertainers November 29 - December 1: Conch Festival July 1: Canada Day TURKS & CAICOS | Beach-side foodie event celebrating the THROUGHOUT CANADA | Anniversary of the Constitution Act: islands most famous delicacy, junkanoo dancing, live music, enjoy outdoor events with parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals freworks and contests and fireworks

August 5: Heritage Day | ALBERTA Columbia Day | BRITISH COLUMBIA Celebrate culture and independence with interpretive tours, movies, crafs, treasure hunts and genealogy presentations

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

January: de Negros y Blancos/Festival of Independence Day | September 15: COSTA RICA | Blacks and Whites September 21: BELIZE | November 3: PANAMA COLOMBIA | A UNESCO-designated celebration honoring Torch of Independence relay, freworks, piñatas, regional processions, the heritage of humanity with culture, rhythms and traditions of dances and cultural events Andean and Pacifc peoples November 11: Independence Day February 28 – March 3: The International COLOMBIA, CARTAGENA | Delight in festive dance, traditional Envision Festival Caribbean music, freworks and parades citywide celebrating SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA | Live acting, painting, musical and freedom from Spain dance performances, puppet shows, art and environmental displays December 7: Día de las Velitas/Day of the Candles March 2 – 5: Carnival Celebrations COLOMBIA | Celebrating the eve of the Immaculate Conception, PANAMA | atmosphere, parades of colorful foats, lanterns and candles are displayed to mark the coming of Christmas costumes, dancing and celebration

March 10: Oxcart Festival COSTA RICA | Paying tribute to the oxcart drive, enjoy a parade of hundreds of oxcarts, music and freworks at San Antonio de Escazu August 5 – 6: Carnival of Bogotá COLOMBIA, BOGOTÁ | Immerse in the cultural and musical diversity with activities and live performances commemorating its Hispanic foundation August: Feria de las Flores/Festival of Flowers COLOMBIA, MEDELLÍN | A colorful, festival of pride boasting days of show gardens, cultural events, concerts, art and more EUROPE

February 16 – March 2: Carnival June 24: Festival of San Giovanni FRANCE, NICE | A cavalcade of vivid parades, fower battles, ITALY, FLORENCE | Holiday honoring St. John, city center parades, music, costumed characters, street events freworks, sporting events, bonfres March 5: Carnevale July 1 – 14: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships ITALY | Pre-Lenten festival celebrated with parades, mascarade ENGLAND, LONDON | World classic tournament played on grass, balls, parties and entertainment iconic players, celebrities and royals attend March 17: St. Patrick’s Day July 6 – 28: Tour de France IRELAND | A national holiday flled with pride and heritage FRANCE | Famed bicycle race composed of 21 stages, six cities and with a sea of green-clad revelers, parades, music, food and plenty total distance of 2,077 miles of Guiness July 14: Bastille Day March 25: Independence Day FRANCE | Cultural fête, military air shows in Paris, parades, music, GREECE | National and religious pageantry, marching bands, picnics, dances, freworks vibrant dancers, street vendors, family feasts August 2 – 24: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo April 25: Italian Liberation Day | ITALY & SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH | A unique celebration of music, dance St. Mark’s Day | VENICE and military pageantry against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle Celebrations citywide, gondola regatta, concerts, food festivals, August 15: Assumption Day parades, rose giving SPAIN | Feast commemorating Virgin Mary, rich processions, April 27: King’s Day operetta, street fairs, footraces, marching bands NETHERLANDS, AMSTERDAM | Orange pride day in streets September 20 – October 13: Oktoberfest and canals, brightly decorated boats, live music, markets, family fun GERMANY | It’s all about the beer – “liquid gold” is poured by May 15: The Festivities of San Isidro the barrel among tents, costumes, parades, concerts, gun salutes SPAIN, MADRID | Traditional costumes, regional chotis dancing, and more music, parades, food stalls, bullfghting, world’s best matadors September 26 – October 13: Wiener Wiesn-Fest June: Istanbul Music Festival AUSTRIA | Tents are pitched along the Kaiserwiese in Prater for TURKEY, ISTANBUL | Leaders in classical music perform to Austrian beer, local food, music and traditional outfts explore new programs, themes and experiences September 28: St. Wenceslas Festival June 2: Republic Day CZECH REPUBLIC, PRAGUE | Cultural, spiritual and culinary ITALY | Festa della Repubblica celebrates with ceremonies, events, parades of villagers, concerts, folk music parades and laying of wreaths at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier October 12: Spanish National Day June 15: Trooping The Colour SPAIN | Celebrating Columbus’ arrival in the Americas: fag raising ENGLAND, LONDON | Queen’s birthday bash, military parade, by the King, military parade, air show pomp and pageantry, gun salute, RAF fypast November – December: Christmas Markets THROUGHOUT EUROPE | Festive markets, unique traditions, live reindeer, yuletide treats, magical villages JAPAN & ASIA

February 5 – 7: Chinese Lunar New Year June 7: Tuen Ng Festival or Dragon Boat Festival HONG KONG | A spectacular show of festivities, parades, temple HONG KONG | A traditional holiday of consuming rice dumplings rituals, fortune-telling, music and mega-frework show and racing long boats in Victoria Harbour, then a swim in the sea March – May: Cherry Blossom Festivals July 1 – 31: Kyoto Gion Matsuri JAPAN | All over Japan, savor tea ceremonies, night events, JAPAN, KYOTO | Delight in a colorful pageant of foats or mobile art music and dance performers, surrounded by beautiful blooming museums, complete with traditional music and dress marching the cherry blossoms town streets April 14 – 15 & October 9 – 10: Takayama Festival September 14: Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival JAPAN, KYOTO | Slip back to the 16th century with a parade of HONG KONG | A weekend of colorful illumination with a fre dragon 1,000 people including lion dancers, music and yatai foats with dance, moon cake delights and myriad of lantern displays paper lanterns and carnivals May 17 – 19: Sanja Matsuri JAPAN, TOKYO | Honoring the Sensoji Temple founders, delight in festival games, portable shrines and food stalls amid lively revelers, drums and futes MEXICO August 31 – September 10: Mariachi Festival GUADALAJARA | World’s largest gathering of Mariachis: enjoy parades, foats, folk ballet, rodeos, exhibitis and performances September 16: Independence Day MEXICO | Fiestas abound with freworks, feasts, parades, dance, music, décor in red, white and green October: Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament LOS CABOS | For all kinds of anglers, enter to win or watch large weigh ins of the biggest catches of marlin, sailfsh and tuna March 3 – 10 Swing Break Festival October 31 - November 2: Dia de Los Muertos RIVIERA NAYARIT | Immerse in the spicy swing dance culture and MEXICO CITY | A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of music featuring cocktails, dances, concerts, shows and adventures Humanity event celebrating the return of the deceased returning to March 20: Spring Equinox visit their relatives to enjoy oferings of favorite foods and drinks RIVIERA MAYA | Commemorate the sunset at Chichén Itzá as it casts November: Riviera Maya Jazz Festival a serpent shadow down the Temple of Kukulcan RIVIERA MAYA | Bringing together great jazz performers for a three- May 15 – June 10: Restaurant Week day event and enjoy performances with music and dancing PUERTO VALLARTA/RIVIERA NAYARIT | Pamper your palate November: Los Cabos International Film Festival with exquisite cuisine at reduced prices from local restaurants LOS CABOS | Drawing flmmakers and fans from around the world featuring many coveted venues and showcasing some of the world’s best flms among Academy- August 2 – 5: Tulum Veg Fest Award winners, Emmy nominees and more RIVIERA MAYA | A festival for all, celebrate a vegan-lifestyle with December: Sabor a Cabo eco-friendly activities, mindfulness cooking, workshops and music LOS CABOS | A fundraising event for local fremen, children and the Red Cross, international chefs gather to prepare signature dishes while attendees enjoy live music SOUTH PACIFIC

March 30: Moorea Marathon July: Heiva i Bora Bora TAHITI, MOOREA | Tree marathon races on Temae Beach, TAHITI, BORA BORA | Singing, dance, live music, traditional international participants, awards sports competitions, plus craf demonstrations

May 7 – 11: Tahiti Pearl Regatta July 14: Bastille Day TAHITI | A sailing extravaganza: boat races between Raiatea, TAHITI | Military parade, horse racing and grand ball; coincides Taha’a & Bora Bora; night festivities with Heiva i Bora Bora events

May 31: Pareo Day October 10: Fji Day TAHITI, PAPEETE | Adorn a pareo/sarong as you immerse in the FIJI | Religious and cultural ceremonies celebrating the country’s Polynesian spirit celebrating the laid back life with traditional shows diversity and independence and activities November: Vaka Eiva Event COOK ISLANDS | World-class vaka (canoe) racing, cultural activities, drum and dance performances THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Every third Saturday of the month: Honolulu June 12 – 16: Maui Film Festival Night Market MAUI, WAILEA | Celebrate gala parties and culinary festivities OAHU | Discover the best of urban island culture with local artists, with flm screenings, award tributes and flmaker panels designers, musicians and chefs October 5 – 27: Hawaii Food & Wine Festival March 8 – 10; The 25th Annual Honolulu Festival OAHU & MAUI | Top epicurean event, 80+ master chefs and VIPs, OAHU | A Pacifc Rim extravaganza with cultural performances, wine tastings, unique excursions, multiple dining options exhibits, grand parade and freworks October 12: Ironman May 1: Lei Day ISLAND OF HAWAII | Cheer over 2,000 triathletes on their 140+ THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS | Statewide celebrations steeped in mile journey testing mind, body and spirit music, lei making competitions and demonstrations, hula dancing October 18 – 19: Kaua’i Chocolate & June 7 – 8: King Kamehameha Celebration Coffee Festival OAHU | Commemorating the King with a foral parade, Lei Draping KAUAI | Indulge in two delicious days of dance, music, chocolate event, traditional Hawaiian dance, music, arts, crafs and food and cofee in historic Hanapepe Town UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

December – February: Camel Racing ABU DHABI & DUBAI | A spectacular sport, cheer on your favorite camel as they gallop around a specially-made track

February 21 – March 9: Dubai Food Festival DUBAI | Daily gastronomic delights highlighting Dubai’s unique food scene, its personalities and its world-class dining experience

April 3 - 6: World Art Dubai DUBAI | Artists worldwide showcase their original artworks along with live demonstrations, art talks, creative workshops and music

UNITED STATES

January 24 – February 3: Sundance Film Festival June: WorldPride NYC 2019 UTAH | An acclaimed event each winter presenting multimedia NEW YORK CITY | Marking 50 years since the Stonewall Uprising, a installations, panel discussions and flms pivotal moment in LGBTQ history celebrating diversity and culture with events and marches in the spirit of love and togetherness March 5: Mardi Gras LOUISIANA | Fat Tuesday gala, parades, elaborate foats, costumes, June 14 – 16: Aspen Food and Wine Classic bead tossing, entertainment, outdoor concerts (parades begin COLORADO | Wine makers, celebrity chefs and culinary experts January 6) merge for pleasure-packed weekend of tastings and demonstrations

March 20 – April 14: National Cherry August 1 – 4: Lollapalooza Chicago Blossom Festival ILLINOIS | A gathering of music lovers of all genres with scores of WASHINGTON D.C. | Experience the beauty of this springtime bands, art market, food and luxury indulgences celebration featuring festivals, parades, performances and events September 19 – 22: Los Angeles Comedy Festival May 24 – 26: BottleRock Napa Valley CALIFORNIA | Discover great comedic talent through flm, live CALIFORNIA | Sip, savor and mingle for three vibrant days of acts and screenplay competition highlighting stars and professionals 70+ musical bands on four stages, notable chefs, vintners and November 1 – 3: Voodoo Music + Arts Experience restaurateurs with gourmet food and wine cabanas LOUISIANA | Combining music, art, community and cuisines plus live bands and interactive art installations for a true New Orleans experience

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