The world has no shortage on incredible things to do and see. The last thing you want is to get to the end of your life and be filled with regrets. Give yourself the gift of incredible experiences. Here are some events from around the world you’ll want to add to your bucket list ASAP.
Kentucky Derby- Louisville, KY
This historic event is held every year in the beautiful city of Louisville, Kentucky. It’s one of America’s major horse races and it’s known as the ‘The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports’. While the actual event is thrilling and it’s fun to bet on the races, the best part is the ambiance. People come from all over dressed in their best. There are traditions of mint julips and large vibrant hats that make the Derby even more fun.
Carnaval- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The tradition of Carnival in Rio De Janeiro began in 1723 and it’s only gotten better over time. What started as a relatively small celebration has now become a week- long event that attracts millions of people every year. During this time, the entire city is filled with singing, dancing, samba schools and floats. It’s hard to beat the atmosphere and excitement that can be felt at the world’s largest carnival celebration.
Rubber Duck Race- Tubingen, Germany
If you’re looking to add something more obscure to your bucket list, how about traveling to Germany for an event involving rubber ducks? An article written by mybucketlistevents.com explains this event by saying, “Although the dazzling idea of the duck race is thought to come from Canada, it’s big business in Germany, where there are corporate duck-racing specialists. The season begins in March, with more than 150 competitions taking place in towns across Germany. The race in the idyllic southern city of Tübingen is the largest, where the first synthetic contender past the finishing line at Neckarbrücke wins its patron a €1000 holiday voucher, with plenty of other prizes for runners-up.”
Running of the Bulls- Pamplona, Spain
For eight wonderful days, the city of Pamplona, Spain is transformed. The celebration of the San Fermin festival brings a playful, joyous air to the city and its inhabitants. Together, these two events incorporate religion, parties, parades and bulls to create something amazing.
Elephant Festival- Jaipur, India
This event is held on the day of the Holi Festival which is usually in March. You will find things like elephant polo happening as well as elephant races. There is also tug of war matches with 19 men or woman against one elephant. To start if all off though, there’s a procession that includes elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. Each make their way down the road decked out in bright colors, beautiful cloths and lots of jewelry.
With so many unique festivals, parades and celebrations, you should have no problem filling up your bucket list. Don’t miss out on anything this big, beautiful world has to offer.