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Epiphany cavalcade welcomes the Magi to Madrid

The traditional Epiphany cavalcade that welcomes the Magi to Madrid was another thrilling and exciting experience for children and adults alike. This...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 05/01/2012

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Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in Manhattan

Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in Manhattan. he Macy's parade is considered by many to be the official start of the holiday season....

by viewpress Vp in United States on 24/11/2011

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Colourful balloons at Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in Manhattan

The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade took place in New York. The typical coloured balloons were floating down the streets of Manhattan and...

by viewpress Vp in United States on 24/11/2011

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05/01/2012 - Epiphany cavalcade welcomes the Magi to Madrid - Spain - The traditional Epiphany cavalcade that...
20/11/2011 - Annual Santa Claus Parade - Toronto - Canada - Thousands of spectators overflowed into...
12/11/2011 - London a car free zone for the The Lord mayors parade - United Kingdom - London streets between Mansion House...
12/11/2011 - Newly elected Lord Mayor tours the City of London - United Kingdom - The newly elected Lord Mayor of the...
12/11/2011 - Lord Mayor's show procession marches past Occupy London Stock Exchange - United Kingdom - Thousands of people turn out to watch...
29/08/2011 - Millions enjoy trouble free Carnival - United Kingdom - A massive police operation saw the most...
28/08/2011 - Notting Hill Carnival 2011 - United Kingdom - The annual Notting Hill carnival kicked...
28/08/2011 - Carnival 2011 - United Kingdom - Notting hill Carnival attracts...
28/08/2011 - A peaceful first day for Notting Hill Carnival - London - United Kingdom - The first day of this years Notting...
19/06/2011 - Manchester Parade 2011 - United Kingdom - Thousands flocked to Deansgate as...

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Tai Poosam Festival celebrated in Tiruvannamalai
Celebrating Tai Poosam Festival on a full moon night, Goddess Apitakuchambika, consort of Lord Shiva, is taken in procession on a magnificently decorated float, built at a cost of USD 2...
Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition
Jean Anderson and his team won yet again at the Winter Carnival Ice Canoe race in Quebec City, in his 22nd victory as part of the Winter Carnival competition, and his overall 70th victo...
Lunar New Year Parade in Manhattan's Chinatown - New York City
The Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan's Chinatown attracts local residents and tourists from all over the globe. The parade includes marching bands, teams of dragon dancers and sp...
Ekushey Book Fair preparations going on in full swing - Dhaka
Preparations for the month-long Ekushey Book Fair beginning at the Bangla Academy on February 1 is going on in full swing. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 29 January, 2012
Harvest Festival celebrates Saint Anthony - Sardinia
Traditional festival in honor of Saint Anthony. Traditional masks, Boes and Merdules parade while citizens start a great fire as an expiatory rite in favor of the new harvest year. Otta...
Fashion Dresses of Surabaya
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Costa Concordia rescue operations continues - Giglio Island
The operation on the Costa Concordia cruise ship wreck continues. Special team placed other floating devices and members of the navy penetrated the wreck using explosives. Italy. 19th J...
Land Clearance Begins for Wirral Waters - Birkenhead
Preparation work begins for the construction of Wirral Waters by Peel Holdings to regenerate a largely unused series of dock spaces in the area to modern office spaces at the East Float...
Bridge closure causes traffic chaos in Birkenhead
Tower Road closes for a month because of bridge maintenance. Traffic chaos is a result of the bridge closure. UK. 9th January 2012
The Cittadella for the Carnival of Viareggio
The Carnival of Viareggio is considered one of the most important carnivals in Europe. The Cittadella is where the floats for the parades are built by local artisans months before the m...
Epiphany cavalcade welcomes the Magi to Madrid
The traditional Epiphany cavalcade that welcomes the Magi to Madrid was another thrilling and exciting experience for children and adults alike. This was also the first big public event...
Cochin carnival ends with a spectacular New Year's day celebration
People in different costumes and art forms celebrate during the Cochin Carnival New Year's day parade in Fort Cochin, Kerala, India. 1st January 2012
'Free Bradley Manning' awareness during the 15M procession - Madrid
During the alternative Epiphany Cavalcade, organised by the 15M indignant movement, a protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask and riding on the lead float, carried a large banner with the m...
Damneon saduak floating market becomes a popular tourist destination
Vendors and purchasers floating on their small boats sell and buy goods through the canals of Damneon Saduak. Thailand. 13th Feburary 2011
The floating Christmas tree sinks
Due to strong winds blowing in Thermaikos, the anchor ropes that held the floating Christmas tree broke. After some hours the construction was removed and transferred to the port area. ...
University of the Philippines Lantern Parade underway - Quezon City
Colorful and unique giant lanterns lit up the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines during the night of the annual staging of the UP Lantern Parade, which celebrates Chris...
Palestinian flag is raised at UNESCO headquarters - Paris
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Irina Bokova, DG of UNESCO, attend the flag raising ceremony held today at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, a historical moment in Palestinian state...
London's New Years  Parade 2011
The 24th annual New Year parade kicked of with a bang covering a two mile route that stretched from Piccadilly and ended in Parliament Street. London, UK. 1st January 2011
Repudiate the Debt Campaign protest outside the Dail - Dublin
The Repudiate the Debt Campaign brought a giant boar to the Dail (Irish Parliament), to protest against the cuts in the upcoming budget 2011 and the bailout of corporate debt. Dublin, I...
Spectacle of Defiance - Dublin community groups protest spending cuts
Community Group Activists from all over Ireland protest against planned cuts to their funding in the upcoming budget in a small parade with floats, music and fancy costumed dress. Dubli...