This Indian festival celebrates spring by throwing colored powder and water at each other
Diwali
Holi
Durga Puja
Ganesh Chaturthi
This South Korean festival lets visitors cover themselves in mineral-rich mud for health and fun
Cherry Blossom Festival
Lotus Lantern Festival
Jeju Fire Festival
Boryeong Mud Festival
This Hindu festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness by lighting oil lamps
Holi
Diwali
Karva Chauth
Navaratri
This famous music festival takes place on a farm in England and features rock pop and electronic music across multiple stages
Coachella
Glastonbury Music Festival
Lollapalooza
Download Festival
This Spanish festival involves throwing thousands of ripe tomatoes at each other in the streets
Fiesta de San Fermin
Las Fallas
La Tomatina
Running of the Bulls
This Ethiopian celebration marks the end of the rainy season with flower festivals
Enkutatash
Timkat
Meskel
Irreecha
This Nepalese festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters with special ceremonies
Dashain
Tihar
Holi
Raksha Bandhan
This Thai festival involves splashing water on people to celebrate the traditional New Year
Phi Ta Khon
Vegetarian Festival
Loy Krathong
Songkran
This Italian celebration features elaborate masks and costumes in a historic canal city
Rome Film Festival
Florence Art Festival
Milan Fashion Week
Venice Carnival
This Chinese winter festival features massive ice sculptures and snow art displays
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Lantern Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Chinese New Year
This Mexican celebration honors deceased family members with colorful altars decorated with flowers and offerings
Dia De Los Muertos
Cinco de Mayo
Guelaguetza
Posadas
This Canadian winter festival features ice hotels snow sculptures and outdoor activities
Montreal Jazz Festival
Calgary Stampede
Toronto Film Festival
Quebec Winter Carnival
This Scottish festival celebrates New Year with fireworks street parties and traditional music
Highland Games
Edinburgh Festival
Burns Night
Hogmanay
This American festival fills the sky with hundreds of colorful hot air balloons
State Fair of Texas
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Rose Parade
Kentucky Derby
This Brazilian celebration features samba dancing colorful costumes and street parades
Reveillon
Festa Junina
Rock in Rio
Rio Carnival
This Japanese festival involves thousands of people enjoying cherry blossoms in parks
Golden Week
Obon
Tanabata
Hanami
This German festival is the world's largest beer celebration held annually in Munich
Karneval
Christmas Markets
Oktoberfest
Rhine in Flames
This New Orleans celebration features parades with decorated floats and people throwing beads
Essence Festival
Mardi Gras
Jazz Festival
French Quarter Festival
This Irish festival celebrates the patron saint with parades wearing green and shamrocks
St Patrick's Day
Puck Fair
Bloomsday
Fleadh Cheoil
This Australian music festival features international and local artists across multiple cities
Falls Festival
Soundwave
Splendour in the Grass
Big Day Out
This American festival in Nevada features art installations music and a temporary desert city
Coachella
South by Southwest
Burning Man
Electric Daisy Carnival