SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"
The Downtown First Thursdays is a vibrant monthly street festival designed to unite 10,000 San Franciscans, showcasing music, culture, and community every first Thursday.
In pictures: Revellers dazzle in colourful Carnival costumes
The Notting Hill Carnival attracts roughly a million attendees each August Bank Holiday weekend, showcasing vibrant celebrations of Caribbean arts and culture through colorful outfits and music.