Saint Petersburg Events take place all round the year and especially during the warmer months. The culturally rich place of Saint Petersburg has produced several famous personalities from the field of music, dance, theater, sports, literature and films. To uphold and encourage the progress of cultural traditions, several events are held in Saint Petersburg.
Some of the Important Events in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg holds important cultural events of international standards, such as Star of the White Nights Festival, The Kino Expo International Dance Film Festival and St. Petersburg Dance Film festival, to name a few. These festivals welcome the participation of other countries as well.
- Festival of Speed
Time: February
Type of Event: Sports event
- American Stage in the Park
Time: Late April or Early May
Type of Event: Theater festival
- Florida Pirate Festival
Time: November
Type of Event: Performances based on the theme of piracy
- St Petersburg Boat Show
Time: November
Type of Event: Boat Race
- Festival of Reading
Time: October
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Type of Event: Literary event
- Green thumb Festival
Time: April
Type of Event: Horticultural and environmental exhibition
- Mainsail Arts Festival
Time: April
Type of Event: Art and Sculpture show
- Cajun-Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Time: March
Type of Event: Music, Dance, band Performance, Art and Craft Exhibitions
- Ribfest
Time: November
Type of Event: Music, Entertainment and Sports
- Pier Fest
Time: April or May
Type of Event: Music and Sports
- Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival
Time: June
Type of Event: Carnival
- International Folk Fair
Time: Spring Season
Type of Event: Cultural Event
While planning tours to Saint Petersburg, it is advisable to plan trips during any of the international events so that they can get real feel of the cultural enthusiasm of the people of Saint Petersburg.
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