If you are looking to do a bit of traveling in April, there are plenty of festivals to go too. Most destinations have something fun and exciting going on during this month. Below you will find some of the most popular festivals that will be occurring during the month of April.
New Orleans Jazz Festival
From April 25th until May 4th New Orleans will be hosting their annual jazz and heritage festival. The event brings together the unique culture and music of New Orleans. The music during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival features many different type of music including Cajun, bluegrass, gospel and of course, jazz. Tickets for this event are required. Advanced tickets cost $55, tickets purchased at the gate are $70. Tickets for children ages 2-10 are $5 and those under 2 are free.
Thai New Year
One of the biggest events that occurs in Thai each year is the New Year called Songkran. It is celebrated from April 13th through 15th. It is technically the longest holiday in Thailand. It is the country’s most lavish event. Before the event takes places housewives spend an entire day cleaning their house and doing a bit of spring cleaning. They pay special attention to any of the Buddha statues they own and must wash them with care. Doing this is supposed to bring them good fortune for the rest of the year. One of the most interesting parts of this event is a water fight. Everyone involved symbolically cleanses the other by shooting water guns at them and dumping water on each other.
Coachella – Palm Springs, California
The Coachella Fest is one of the most premier musical festivals in the United States. It is held for two weekends in Palm Springs every year. Visitors can either go from April 11-13 or 18th-20th. Many popular and up and coming artists perform at this event. Tickets for this festival can be pricey and a 3 day pass for weekend one will cost just over $900. A 3 day pass for weekend 2 costs just over $400. It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance because they are known to sell out.
Edinburgh International Science Festival
The Edinburgh International Science Festival is one of the most eclectic events to take place in Scotland during the month of April. It is a family friendly event and features many education exhibits for the young and old alike. It takes place until the 20th of April. It was founded in 1989 and was used as a way to encourage individuals to explore the sciences. It has grown to be one of the largest celebrations of both science and technology in all of Europe. Tickets cost around $8 and children under 12 are free.
Are you thinking about going to a festival in April? This month is a good time to travel to most cities. We can help you book that cruise that you’ve been wanting to go on or to schedule a tour in a city that you are traveling too.
