Tag: cultural events

• Freedom Festival: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Provo {Utah}

  

  Provo, Utah hosts one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the country, filled with hot air balloons at sunrise, a massive community parade, a Freedom Run, and fireworks at Stadium of Fire. Here’s what it’s like to spend Independence Day in my hometown—and why it still feels like home.

  grandmisadventures

  June 26, 2023

  Unique Experiences

  Central Utah, cultural events, holiday festivities, kid friendly activities, Rocky Mountains, travel planning with kids, USA, Utah

• Experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile {Alabama}

  

  We spent a weekend experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where colorful parades, elaborate Yardi Gras decorations, flying beads, King Cake, and plenty of surprises showed us why this celebration is such a big part of the city.

  grandmisadventures

  February 15, 2022

  Unique Experiences

  Alabama, cultural events, cultural experiences, cultural travel, fairs & festivals, food finds, museums, music, Southeast, street art, traveling with kids, USA