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When New Zealand's Pohutukawa Coast went without a Santa Parade in 2024, Andrea Cross stepped up to bring back the beloved tradition. Her bravery sparked a community celebration that reminded everyone what's possible when one person says yes.
Fort Wayne is bringing back its beloved Fourth of July parade after the Three Rivers Festival's cancellation last year ended a 50-year tradition. Veteran parade organizers are rallying to pull off the celebration in just 80 days.
After 52 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions again, and the city is preparing what could be its biggest parade ever. Fans have snapped up more championship merchandise in 24 hours than any team in history.
Thousands gathered in Boston for the 24th annual Haitian American Unity Parade, celebrating a community that continues to shape Massachusetts through culture, civic leadership, and resilience. The parade has become more than a tradition—it's a powerful statement of pride and belonging.
A journalist ditched traditional holiday plans to spend Christmas alone on a luxury cruise from Cairns to Sydney. She discovered that solo travel during the holidays can be just as magical as gathering with family.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. With help from Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong for an emotional surprise reunion.
After more than three decades of separate celebrations, Houston brought thousands together for one historic Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. The unified event marks a new chapter in the city's commitment to community and togetherness.
A 2020 Saturday Night Live sketch about an overlooked mom getting only a discounted robe for Christmas has sparked real changes in how millions of families approach holiday gift-giving. The viral comedy bit has racked up over 12 million views and inspired countless viewers to rethink who does the invisible work of creating holiday magic.
A sports club in Northern Ireland collected over £4,600 for the British Heart Foundation during their Christmas Eve street fundraiser. The generous donations from the Roslea community will fund life-saving heart disease research.
After 10 years apart during the holidays, a son secretly flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to surprise his father on Christmas. Cathay Pacific captured the tearful reunion that reminds us what the season is really about.
A massive SpaceX rocket floating in the Indian Ocean is drawing crowds of excited locals to the shores of Christmas Island. The unusual spectacle has become the "talk of the town" as boats tow the spacecraft to shore.
American Legion Post 196 just gave $400 to help fill Christmas boxes for families in need. The donation will buy food and supplies for Good Samaritan Ministries' December giveaway.
Mikal Bridges celebrated the Knicks' championship victory by bringing his furry best friend along for the ride. The heartwarming moment captured during New York City's parade had fans smiling.
After 53 years of waiting, New York City came together in pure joy as thousands celebrated the Knicks' NBA championship with a parade through Manhattan. Fans said the win transformed the city's energy, making strangers friendlier and uniting New Yorkers across every walk of life.
After 53 years of waiting, New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan in a sea of blue and orange to celebrate their team's NBA Finals victory. The parade brought together tens of thousands in a moment of pure joy that reminded the city what it feels like to celebrate together.
More than 18,000 Mexican military members will march through Mexico City on September 16 to honor 216 years since the country's independence movement began. The nationwide celebration includes free concerts, traditional ceremonies, and a military parade featuring everything from fighter jets to rescue dogs.
After 53 years of waiting, New York Knicks fans are about to celebrate their team's NBA championship with what could become the largest parade in the city's history. More than 10,000 officers will help keep the party safe as millions gather to honor the team that finally brought the trophy home.
Thousands packed Madison Avenue for the 44th annual India Day Parade, celebrating heritage with 36 floats, traditional dancers, and performances that brought together New York's vibrant Indian American community. The "Harmony in Heritage" theme connected two nations marking major independence milestones.
After 53 years of waiting, New York City is throwing its first-ever ticker-tape parade for the NBA champion Knicks. Hundreds of thousands of fans will flood the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate the team's historic victory.
New York City is preparing for its first-ever Knicks ticker-tape parade Thursday after the team ended a 53-year championship drought. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to celebrate along Broadway's Canyon of Heroes.
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