Cycle World International Motorcycle Show

SEATTLE
NOV. 30 - DEC. 2

For 26 years, Cycle World International Motorcycle Show has wowed visitors with the latest and greatest motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, vintage bikes, concept bikes and more. New this year is a display of record-setting rides, including the world’s fastest motorcycle. Bike enthusiasts will have the chance to meet and mingle with representatives from more than 17 manufacturers, including Ducati, Harley Davidson and Vespa, at the Qwest Field Event Center.

800-854-3112 | www.motorcycleshows.com

PAGEANT OF PEACE

WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEC. 6 - 23

Each year, the three-week Pageant of Peace begins with the lighting of the national tree—flanked by more than 50 smaller lit trees—during which visitors will enjoy live entertainment by nationally known musicians and the U.S. Marine Corps Band, as well as a message from the president. Activities include nightly outdoor musical and dance performances at Ellipse Park, all of which are free to the public.

202-208-1631 | www.nps.gov/whho/pageant.html

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE

ATLANTA
DEC. 1

Make sure to grab a good spot on Peachtree Street for the 27th annual Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade— complete with holiday floats, marching bands and Santa. The festive procession begins at Peachtree Street near Baker Street, and ends at Centennial Olympic Park.

404-785-4483 | www.choa.org/parade

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS

KANSAS CITY

Hyatt New Year’s Eve Party features five entertainment areas, tons of food and drink, and 20,000 balloons at the stroke of midnight—all for $70.

816-398-4770 | www.hyattnye.com

DALLAS

At 2 p.m., marching bands and floats will make their way down Ross Avenue to the West End district during the AT&T New Year’s Parade.

214-747-4288 | www.attparade.com

BALTIMORE

At the New Year’s Eve Spectacular, boogie down at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater or go to the Top of the World Observation Level to be amazed by the midnight fireworks show.

410-752-8632 | www.promotionandarts.com

MILWAUKEE

The Harlem Globetrotters—a legendary team of acrobatic basketball players— take the Bradley Center court at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

800-641-4667 | www.harlemglobetrotters.com