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Special Events & Easy Getaways

Trafalgar's Special Events & Easy Getaways series feature the very best festivals and celebrations that North America has to offer. From the celebrations of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and New Year's Day at Los Angeles' Rose Parade, to the amazing Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - the largest event of its kind and most photographed event in the world. Thrill to the excitement of the famous Calgary Stampede or join the celebrations at Fiesta San Antonio, one of the nation's premier festivals.

Special Events & Easy Getaways Tours for 2010

We’ve found some of the most spectacular events and celebrations in North America and suggested tours that would be the perfect accompaniment!

Independence Day, 4 July 2010


8 Day Historic Highlights

Book the fascinating 8 day Historic Highlights tour, 3 July departure and you’ll be in Washington DC to witness the national day of the United States – Independence Day. Fireworks, parades, carnivals, concerts, baseball games and political speeches are just some of the events held to commemorate this historic day when the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.

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Mexican Independence Day, 16 September 2010


9 Day Mexico’s Copper Canyon


Join a 9 day Mexico’s Copper Canyon tour during Mexico’s Independence Day and enjoy a fiesta unlike no other! Travel through the colourful cities of Mexico and watch the streets come alive in the country’s national colours – green, white and red. See flags waving frantically from every house and building, and taste traditional Mexican delights from one of the hundreds of stands set up in the main plaza of every city. Viva Mexico!

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Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Canada, 9 -18 July 2010


8 Day Canada’s Rockies with Calgary Stampede


On the 8 day Canada’s Rockies with Calgary Stampede tour, you’ll witness this spectacular event - the world’s largest rodeo. Receive all-day tickets, giving you access to reserved seating at rodeo events and admission to the Stampede Park. Check out the amazing Chuckwagon Races before ending the day with the Grandstand Show, a dancing, singing, and music extravaganza, complete with fireworks!.

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Canada Tulip Festival, Ottawa, Ontario, 7 – 24 May 2010


Best of Eastern Canada

Book the Best of Eastern Canada’s May 14 tour and be in Ottawa for the biggest tulip festival in the world! The first Canada Tulip Festival was held in 1953, inspired by the 100,000 tulip bulbs Princess Juliana of the Netherlands donated to Ottawa. See the millions of colourful tulips blooming all across this charming city, it truly is a breathtaking site. There will be great shows for the whole family and wine tasting for the adults!

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