Festivals & Events in February Worth Traveling For

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Are you a culture vulture seeking a way to elevate your tourism experience? How about traveling to your favorite destination in the month of February, when most parts of the world come alive with vibrant events and festivals? February might be short on days, but it offers a rich calendar of experiences to cherish around the world. With Valentine’s Day exuding romantic charm, this month feels festive yet intimate. As the chill of the winter season starts to fade and the spring season gradually tries to peek through, it’s the most opportune time to pack your bags and get on an adventure. With an array of Valentine vacation packagescrafted by the experts of Trips & More More for February tours, all you need to do is hop on an excursion that allows you to take a dive into colorful celebrations. From the Rio Carnival in Brazil to the Art Deco Weekend in New Zealand, here’s a list of some of the most iconic events and festivals celebrated across the world during this season.

World’s Most Vibrant February Festivals and Events

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Rio Carnival

One of the world’s most famous carnivals, Rio Carnival is the annual ‘celebration of life’ that takes place throughout the streets of Brazil before Lent. Witnessing thousands of performers in dazzling costumes exuding passion in electrifying parades in Sambadrome during the carnival is nothing but captivating. With music, dance, and vibrant colors, the lively city of Rio de Janeiro comes alive, transforming every street into a grand stage. As people flock from across the world to make merry all day and night, the city comes to a halt for four days.

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Chinese New Year

Yes, you heard it right! Chinese New Year often falls in the month of February. Occurring on the second new moon after the winter solstice, the Lunar New Year in China is a fifteen day grand affair. Marked by sumptuous feasts, lanterns, red envelopes, and dragon dances, this festival is a celebration of new beginnings. If you’ve been planning to propose to someone special a new journey with you, and thus, seeking unique Valentines travel ideas, Trips & More More approves it. Just connect with us in order to book a China vacay with us, and our travel experts will be more than happy to deliver you an experience that’s nothing but unforgettable. Well! Besides the capital of China, Beijing, you can witness this festival in Singapore and San Francisco as well.

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Tapati Rapa Nui Festival

This February, choose to take a tour to the mysterious landscapes of Easter Island. With the two weeks of celebration, the Tapati Rapa Nui Festival transforms the island into a cultural planet, offering you a rare opportunity to experience the vibrant spirit of Chile. During the festival, locals are divided into two clans that compete for days and nights in order to showcase their artistic skills in traditional rituals. Blending traditional Polynesian music, dance, Rapa Nui culture, and exciting competitions, this festival keeps you intrigued like never before. If you and your partner have been seeking an immersive cultural adventure, Trips & More More believes there couldn’t be a better way to celebrate the union of two in the month of Valentine’s.

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Venice Carnival

With every year around 3 million people flocking to the floating city, February never witnesses a quiet time in Venice. An annual celebration steeped in history and mystery, this two-week-long festival is something you cannot miss out on. For, here the history comes alive through masquerade balls, extraordinary costumes, elaborate masks, and historical re-enactments. And so, as you stroll through the enchanting streets, you will be transported to a different world altogether, sans your consent. Phew! Booking Valentine vacation packageswith Trips & More More will only work in your favor. If a delightful riot of color, sound, and spectacle excites you and your partner, the Venice Carnival awaits to deliver you memories that last a lifetime.

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Art Deco Weekend

Following a massive earthquake in 1931, Napier City was rebuilt in Art Deco style. Commemorating the event, the unique festival celebrates the resilience of its residents during the third weekend of February with aplomb. Featuring vintage car parades, fashion shows, Great Gatsby picnics, flying displays, and dining experiences, the four-day Art Deco Weekend Festival is attended by millions of people from across the globe. Stepping into Napier during the festival transports you back to the glamorous era of the 1930s without you even knowing. Hop on an excursion to Napier with Trips & More More, and let us take you on a nostalgic getaway that is a perfect blend of history, culture, and camaraderie.

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Featuring magnificent ice and snow sculptures, Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, turns into a living gallery in the month of February. Since 1950, the vibrant city has hosted the largest winter festival each year with extreme zeal, which makes Japan a leading winter destination. If you have been planning a fun vacay with someone special, but couldn’t zero in on any destination, hopping on an expedition to Sapporo can be one of the best Valentines travel ideas. You can book your vacay via Trips & More More with a click of a button, and come here to witness how art and human creativity are manifested through snow and ice. Or, create your own ice sculpture, voila! With hundreds of ice sculptures, snow slides, and hot bowls of ramen, a winter wonderland awaits here to leave you spellbound.

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Menton Lemon Festival

The south of France witnesses a fun, vibrant, and colorful event, the Menton Lemon Festival, in February. Featuring parades with giant lemon sculptures, flower shows, and crafts, this festival celebrates everything citrus. Hop on an excursion from Nice to Menton, and you’ll be left all aghast to find everything, including trains, castles, clock towers, and entire buildings made out of lemons. If you’re someone who loves to partake in quirky and unusual festivals, this colorful town on the French Riviera awaits you.

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Mardi Gras

Another carnival extravaganza held in France, Mardi Gras is a traditional cultural festival famed for its colors, music, and celebrations. Taking place just before the onset of Lent, the spectacular event features parades, costumes, beads, and jazz, which makes the streets of New Orleans come alive, making it worth adding to your bucket list. Cramming the streets with masked balls, parties, and extravagant dinners, this festival really brings the city to a halt. Tables laden with waffles, crepes, and other indulgent treats, food plays a vital role in the celebration of this festival. Besides that, classics and French songs also add a dash of delight to the whole event.