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Summer Events and Festivals in the USA & Around the World

A round-up of national and international events and festivals that take place annually in summer. You may want to plan your honeymoon or next romantic getaway to coincide with one of these lively summer events.

Summer: Cleveland Air Show
Fly-bys and tactical demonstrations by air teams, including the famous Blue Angels.

Summer: Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, DC
Annual performing arts festival.

Summer: Edinburgh Festival
The Edinburgh International and Fringe Festivals present the best of new, emerging, and established performers. Find out more from About.com's Guide to the United Kingdom.

Summer: Essence Music Festival in New Orleans
A celebration of African-American music and culture around Independence Day.

Summer: Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC
Annual event sponsored each June-July by the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage celebrating cultural traditions around the world.

Summer: Taste of Chicago
The world's largest outdoor food fest is a gastronomical extravaganza that attracts upwards of 3 million people each year.

Summer: Notting Hill Carnival in London
Notting Hill Carnival has been taking place in London, on the last weekend in August, every year since 1964.

Summer: Midsummer's Eve Festival in Scandinavia
The most popular festival in Scandinavia takes place June 23.

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