Festivals of USA 2023

 Best events and festivals of Best of America: 2023

1.Independence Day on 4 July 2023

The Independence Day is a patriotic United State of America (USA) holiday celebrated on the 4th July,2023 which commemorates the publication of the Declaration of Independence. This is a document that was drawn up in 1776, stating the union’s intent to challenge the British for their independence. These days, it’s a public holiday and a festive affair throughout the country. It’s at the height of summer, so you can expect plenty of outdoor barbecues. You can join in the Independence Day festivities anywhere in America on the 4th July,2023.

2. Comic-Con International (San Diego, California) from 20 to 23 July 2023 

Comic-Con International takes place in San Diego each year. This multi-genre entertainment and comic convention is a must for all lovers of pop culture. Here you will find all the latest in comics and graphic novels, anime and manga. Video games, movies and collector’s items also feature prominently. However, the main reason many people go is to enjoy the amazing costumes. Comic-Con participants are renowned for their elaborate and carefully constructed costumes! Many people dress up as their favourite characters from graphic novels and movies. It’s a sight to behold!

3. Lollapalooza (Chicago, Illinois) from 3 August to 6 August 2023

If heavy metal, pop or rock is your thing, Lollapalooza in Chicago is the music festival for you. This festival also features EDM bands, artists, dancers and stand-up comedians. It basically plays host to A-list bands across all genres. Grant Park provides the perfect backdrop for this remarkable event. There are various ticket types available. So, if you’re on tour, you can purchase a day pass if you plan it correctly.

4. Burning Man Festival (Black Rock Desert, Nevada) from 27 August to 4 September 2023 

Burning Man is an iconic counterculture event that draws visitors from around the globe. It takes place in the Black Rock Desert of northern Nevada each year where a temporary city is built to host the festival. Burning Man started in 1986, with burning a wooden-figure of a man on a beach in San Francisco – there were 20 people present that night and by the next year, it had increased to 80! This imaginative happening is a celebration of all things fantastical. Think improbable structures, fascinating people and remarkable art installations. Artistic self-expression is the name of the game. Many guests dress up in exquisite costumes according to the yearly theme.

5. US Open Tennis Championships (USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York)

from 28 August to 10 September 2023

The US Open is one of the most important hard court tennis championships in the world. It takes place annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tickets are made available almost a year in advance. Therefore, you can secure your seat and plan your travels accordingly. Just make sure you’re in New York at the right time!

6. Halloween (Throughout the USA) on 31 October, 2023

While it may not be a national holiday, Halloween is celebrated throughout the US – with parades and everything! Children (and adults) throughout the country dress in costumes and prowl their neighbourhoods seeking candy treats. Many cities and towns host costume parades with the best parades found in New York City’s Greenwich Village and in San Francisco.  See revellers turn up in elaborate costumes and dial up the festive cheer.  Have a look here to see what else is cooking in the US’ major cities on Halloween.

7. Thanksgiving Day (Throughout the USA) on 23 November, 2023

Both America and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving as a holiday. In the United State of America (USA), it takes place on the fourth Thursday of November and started out as a harvest festival. Today it is an opportunity to get the whole family together to give thanks for a prosperous year. However, there are plenty of public celebrations to enjoy as well. One of the most famous is the Macy’s department store parade in New York which marks the opening of the festive shopping season. Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the bustling atmosphere. The parade is also known for its marching bands and entertainers, and, of course, the enormous tethered balloons of famous cartoon characters!

8. New Year’s Eve in Times Square (Throughout the USA) on 31 December, 2023

The Americans certainly know how to do New Year’s Eve! They go all out with the revelry and New Year’s Eve on Times Square in New York is truly something out of this world. The energy is palpable as the crowd waits for the ball to drop and an estimated 1 million people gather here every year to ring in the new year. Many more watch it on TV from around the world. Plan your US tour around New Year’s Eve and experience it for yourself!