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Organizers of one of St. Tammany Parish Louisiana's oldest festivals say greed could compromise its cause if Pelican Park organizers go forward with a plan to charge $20,000 for parking.
Every June for centuries, Pisa, Italy and its leaning tower have been illuminated by thousands of candles and oil lamps to celebrate its patron saint, Ranieri, in one of the most atmospheric festivals in Tuscany, Italy.
The measure would create a private company to advertise the United States as a tourist destination to foreigners. The company would be funded by private contributions matched by up to $100 million a year from the federal government.
Victoria, Australia should consider cancelling mass gatherings including Australian Football League games to stem its swine flu outbreak, the World Health Organization says.
The Locust Street Festival in Milwaukee has a reputation as a safe festival. It's been a popular event for 33 years. That's why the shooting of a man in the middle of the festival has come as a shock to many.