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Annual Holidays and Celebrations in the Southeast

Month-by-Month Celebrations in the Southeastern United States

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com

During every season in just about every month of the year, visitors to the Southeast will find several wonderful choices for celebrating the annual holidays. From dazzling Fourth of July fireworks to twinkling Christmas lights, this round up will lead you to an array of fun things to do during your holiday visit to the Southeast.

January Holiday Celebrations

New Year's Eve - Information about the top New Year's Eve events, First Night Celebrations, College Bowl Games and what you need to know about black-eyed peas.

February Holiday Celebrations

Valentine's Day - Celebrate your special romance for Valentine's Day with a romantic escape, a special event, a unique ceremony to renew your marriage vows or one of these other memorable ways to express your love.

Presidents' Day Weekend - Virginia, brimming with history, is a wonderful destination for a Presidents' Day weekend getaway. Fine out about three standout Presidents' Day celebrations, each offering interactive living history fun for all ages.

March Holiday Celebrations

St. Patrick's Day - The Southeast will steal your heart away during the month of March at some of the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations anywhere, from Savannah's mega multi-day celebration (the second largest in the United States) to Old Town Alexandria's charming parade and festival.

April Holiday Celebrations

Easter Break - Find out about several spectacular destinations for spring break, including featured annual Easter egg hunts and more.

May Holiday Celebrations

Mother's Day - For something fun to do with Mom during Mother's Day weekend, these festivals and events in the Southeast are good choices for a weekend getaway, day trip or special outing. Also see: Ten Great Ideas for Mother's Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

Memorial Day Weekend - Find out about more than 25 Memorial Day weekend events throughout the Southeastern United States, including special patriotic ceremonies, concerts, festivals, performances and more.

July Holiday Celebrations

Fourth of July - This round-up of July 4th highlights in the Southeast includes an array of dazzling fireworks extravaganzas, patriotic home-town parades, street festivals and much more in celebration of America's birthday.

September Holiday Celebrations

Labor Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend offers a chance to celebrate the last days of summer, which always seem to arrive too quickly. Find out about several Labor Day weekend highlights, including special events and festivals, as well as a selection of great resort hotel destinations for Labor Day Weekend fun in the Southeast.

October Holiday Celebrations

Halloween - While Halloween is not really a holiday, it is a popular time for lots of spooky fun in the Southeast. From special Halloween events at major theme parks to ghost trains or Chapel Hill's crazy annual street festival, here are several popular destinations for Halloween fun.

November Holiday Celebrations

Veterans Day - Veterans Day in the United States is a federal and state holiday, celebrated on November 11th, to thank and honor the nation's military veterans for their service, contributions and sacrifices. Find out about several highlighted Veterans Day events in the Southeast.

December Holiday Celebrations

Celebrating the Christmas Holidays - Steeped in holiday traditions and offering an array of seasonal festivities, the southeastern United States is a wonderful destination for memory-making holiday fun. This guide provides information about some of the popular events, holiday light displays, choose and cut Christmas trees, trip ideas and more.

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