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New Year's Day Parade
London
1 January 2008
After a great night of celebration,
check out the New Year's Day Parade as
it makes its way through central London.
The event features a large procession of
dancers, performers, and other
entertaining participants as they march
alongside the many brilliant floats that
hover above the streets.
Twelfth Night Celebration
London
6 January 2008
Enjoy the many performances that are
held at this event at Shakespeare's
Globe Theatre. The event celebrates the
Twelfth Night and marks the end of the
Christmas Season. Musical performances
are held through out the day along with
readings from storytellers and numerous
other festivities.
National Festival of Winter Ales
16 January - 19 January 2008
Manchester
Enjoy a huge selection of winter brews
that are available for tasting at this
event. Warm up from the chilly winter
weather by choosing one of the many
types of ale that are on tap and be sure
to try something new from the available
wide selection.
Potato Day
Bowburn
February 2008
Celebrate the potato and learn all you
will ever need to know about this staple
food item. The Bowburn Community Centre
is packed with potato enthusiasts where
talks are held along with cooking
demonstrations and of course tastings of
the wondrous food prepared in as many
ways possible.
Leicester Comedy Festival
Leicester
8 February – 17 February 2008
Get your laugh on at this hilarious
event. The festival is headed into its
15th year and is expected to be another
great series of shows with a star
studded line up of comedians. Don't miss
this opportunity to enjoy great
performances along with art exhibitions
and events for children.
Chinese New Year
Exeter
February 2008
The town of Coventry puts on a
celebration that everyone is sure to
enjoy for the Chinese New Year. There
will be a mix of events ranging from
food to music to dancing. The day is
filled with excitement and fun for the
whole family.
Tropical Extravaganza
Richmond
February 2008 - March 2008
Enjoy the vibrant colors and scents of
the largest display of orchids in
England. The festival is held at the Kew
Gardens. Over 100,000 orchids are on
display from England and around the
world.
Art and Mind Festival
Winchester
March 2008
The Theatre Royal plays host to this
event that explores the mind and art.
The festival features musicians and
dancers and of course art exhibitions.
Performers and scientists both
participate in the event which is sure
to be an eye opening experience for all
who attend.
Hull International Film Festival
Hull
15 April - 20 April 2008
This event is a presentation of short
films from international filmmakers. The
festival features innovative films from
various genres that are 45 minutes or
shorter. The participants of the contest
vie for the grand winning prize package
of £1000.
Spring Festival
Dorset
April 2008
The Spring Festival is a great event to
get the entire family together. The
event welcomes the spring season with a
weekend of workshops, crafts, and
musical performances. The purpose of the
event is to provide rest and relaxation
for all that attend.
Breakin' Convention
London
3 May - 5 May 2008
Come to this event to see excellent
break dancers in action. Held at the
Sadler's Wells Theatre each year, this
event is an international festival
featuring dancers from around the world.
Live DJ's provide an upbeat tempo for
the performances.
Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music
London
May 2008
This festival has become a tradition
since it got its start in 1985. It is
held in various churches through out
London and offers a wide range of
concerts from the Baroque era.
Bristol's Vegan Fayre
Bristol
31 May – 1 June 2008
Learn more about vegan lifestyle at this
event. The show features a large
selection of events making it the
largest vegan event in the world. Here
you will find numerous market stalls
offering vegan products along with
presentations, musical performances, and
nutrition information.
Strawberry Fair
Cambridge
June 2008
Strawberry Fair is an annual event held
at the Midsummer Common in Cambridge.
This event is free to the public and
features entertainment for the entire
family. Musical performances along with
street performers keep the crowd happy
and the various food stalls will ensure
that visitors are satiated through out
the entire day.
The Square Mile Run City Challenge
London
June 2008
This event is open to the public and
raises money for the homeless. The run
starts off at Paternoster Square and
weaves its way through downtown London.
The marathon is three and half miles
long and is a shorter version of the
"London Marathon".
Golowan Festival
Penzance
22 June - 29 June 2008
This festival celebrates the Feast of
St. John the Baptist and draws thousands
of visitors to Penzance each year. There
are plenty of market stalls featuring
fair souvenirs, fireworks displays, and
lots of live entertainment.
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