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Lollapalooza, Paris (FR): July 19-21 (est)

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Lollapalooza Paris launched in 2017, featuring several days of incredible music and fun-loving fans. Lollapalooza is an annual music festival that features an eclectic collection of popular music genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. The festival was created by Perry Farrell, the lead singer of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, in 1991 as a farewell tour for his band and has since evolved into a significant event, attracting thousands of music fans worldwide. Lollapalooza began as a touring festival, visiting multiple cities across the United States. However, it faced financial difficulties in the late 1990s and early 2000s, leading to its cancellation in 2004. The festival returned in 2005 as a weekend-long event in Grant Park, Chicago. Over the years, many notable acts have performed at Lollapalooza, such as Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and countless others. The festival continues to be a significant event in live music and remains an essential destination for music fans. Typically, the festival includes eight stages, 170+ bands, an art market, shopping, a children's mini-fest, and Chow Town, with food from local restaurants showcasing the variety and quality of their menu selections. In recent years, Lollapalooza has expanded to other countries, with events in France, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and Sweden. The festival is known for its diverse lineup of established and up-and-coming artists and its variety of art installations, food vendors, and other attractions. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are unknown until a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Jul

Bannack Days (US-MT): July 20-21

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Bannack Days are celebrated each year in July in honor of the first capital of Montana, Bannack. Today, Bannack is an authentic ghost town that comes to life for the event. Those attending witness Montana’s mining history through gunfight reenactments and the day-to-day activities of miners who lived there during the Gold Rush. Visitors can also experience 1800s wagon rides and frontier dancing.

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Robin Hood, Nottingham Archery Tournament & Festival (UK): July 20-21

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These events take the idea of a sister city to a new level. Concurrently, Sherwood, Oregon, and Nottingham, England, hold Robin Hood-themed festivals. In England, Nottingham Archery Tournament & Festival. In Oregon, step back into the 12th century with music, food, knights, and ladies for the Robin Hood Festival. Archers compete in both locations (across the pond), and attendees rejoice. The Sherwood Festival came about in 1956 due to a friendly challenge between the yeoman of Nottingham and the festival president in Sherwood. From the event champion's website: "In February 1956, the President of the Robin Hood Festival Association of Sherwood, Oregon, issued an archery challenge to the yeomen of Nottingham, England. The archers would come from the entire Northwestern part of the United States. To cement their bond with the people of Nottingham, England, Sherwood sent 50 redwood oak trees as a living memorial. In March 1956, England accepted the challenge and immediately started working out the details. The rounds would be a double American 810, and each round would be 90 arrows at the distance of 60, 50, and 40 yards and follow the FITA. equipment rules. In July 1956, a picture of the silver Tiffany bowl trophy donated by the Robin Hood Festival Association was sent to Nottingham, England, along with communication rules during the shoot. Both competitions occurred on the same day, but England was shooting eight hours later due to time differences. Thus went the first competition, and the mayor of Sherwood has sent a new challenge each year since."

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Beer Fest, Diekirch (LU): May 18-19

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The little nation of Luxembourg is famous for its craft beers. Each year, Diekirch hosts a Beer Festival during the late spring or early summer

PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are unknown until a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Jul

Chessboxing Day, Intl: July 21

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The Šančių Sporto Centras in Kauno, Lithuania, initiated International Chessboxing Day. Chessboxing is gaining popularity nationwide, with several tournaments played onsite to mark the day. Chessboxing is a hybrid sport combining two traditional disciplines: chess and boxing, with competitors facing each other in alternating rounds. This unique sport tests its contestants' physical prowess and mental agility, as they need to be adept at boxing and chess to succeed. Players must maintain their concentration and strategic thinking under the physical duress of boxing, making it a unique test of mind-body coordination. A chessboxing match consists of 11 three-minute rounds: six-speed chess and five boxing. Scoring a knockout, checkmate, judge decision, or exceeding the time limit in chess determines the winner of each round. Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh (August 17, 1974-May 8, 2020) invented the sport in the early 2000s, inspired by French artist and filmmaker Enki Bilal's comic book "Froid Équateur." It has grown into a recognized competition with a world championship and is very popular in Germany, the United Kingdom, India, and Russia.

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Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing & Awareness Day, Ntl.: July 21

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National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Awareness Day occurs each year in July. Doctors, nurses, and other clinicians are vital in providing access to HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services and in encouraging patients to get tested for HIV.

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Craft for Your Local Shelters Day, Ntl.: July 21

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Created in 2012 by Sew Doggy Style's Erika Lindquist to raise funds for local shelters. The event began as a tribute to her rescue dog Sebastian. Participating crafters throughout the United States create crafts that provide comfort, help animals find forever homes, and raise money for the shelters protecting them. Craft ideas include: Adopt Me Bandanas Fleece Tug Ropes Doggie and Kitty Cuddle Blankets T-shirt Beds DIY Wubba Toys Cat Bats (for cats to bat about) Feather Sticks And many more ideas that are easy to make, whether or not you can sew. See Source URL for ideas.

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Guru Purnima (H): July 21

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The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad is celebrated as Guru Purnima. The day is associated with the great sage Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the writer of the four Vedas, Puranas, and Mahabharta. The holy period of Chaturmas (four months) begins on this day. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Jul

Hemingway Day (1899): July 21

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Celebrating the birth of American author Ernest Hemingway on July 21, 1899, is Hemingway Day. Hemingway is considered one of the foremost writers of the early 20th Century and is known for such works as "The Sun Also Rises," "A Farewell to Arms," and "For Whom the Bell Tolls." He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1954. Hemingway committed suicide on July 2, 1961, following a long illness.

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Ice Cream Day, Ntl.: July 21

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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated by cooking a 3+ pound tuna with herbs, onion and potatoes, white wine, and... No, we're only kidding. It's celebrated with ice cream, of course! In a bowl, a cup, a cone, or whatever you wish, today is set aside each year by the International Dairy Foods Association to indulge in your favorite frozen flavor.

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Jul

Independence Day, (BE)(1831): July 21

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Independence Day in Belgium marks the anniversary of July 21, 1831, when King Leopold I ascended to the throne. Independence Day marks the official separation from the nation of The Netherlands and is a national holiday.

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Junk Food Day, Ntl.: July 21

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National Junk Food Day celebrates the high-calorie, low-nutrition foods people crave. This unsponsored, unofficial holiday is an excuse to skip the diet and load up on the sweets and treats we usually consume in moderation throughout the year.

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Jul

Liberation Day (US-GU)(1944): July 21

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Liberation Day in Guam marks the anniversary of the American navy liberating the island from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944. Guam continues today as a US territory, and liberation Day is an island holiday.

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Miri-Piri Day (S): July 21

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Miri-Piri Day day celebrates the Sikh commander and spiritual guide, Miri-Piri. It commemorates the fusion of warrior and spirit by wearing two swords, a symbol created by the sixth guru, Hargobind Sahib, following his ascent.

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