The Santa Fe Indian Market® is a 93-year-old Native art market. It is the largest and most prestigious juried Native arts show in the world and the largest cultural event in the southwest. The Indian Market attracts 150,000 visitors to Santa Fe from all over the world. The Native American Clothing Contest is one of the most beloved and anticipated events. The contest includes categories for traditional and contemporary Native American fashions; featuring children and adult participants with award prizes in many categories.

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The Rogers Vancouver Santa Claus parade is held every November or early December. The 2013 Rogers Vancouver Santa Claus parade was Sunday, December 1st at 1 pm. The parade starts at West Georgia Street and Broughton, travels east along West Georgia, turns north on Burrard and finishes at Burrard and Cordova. The event included the community, local charities, businesses and over 300,000 spectators.

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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is one of the most photographed structures in Venice. The church was built in the 17th century after a deadly wave of the plague had passed. The most important event for which Venice is famous for in the world is definitely the Carnival. Venice Carnival is steeped in history, charm and tradition. Masks have always been a main feature of the Venetian carnival. The origin of the carnival in Venice dates back to the XIII century.

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Mission Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California, northeast of downtown. The official literature calls Mission Santa Barbara “Queen of the Missions for its graceful beauty.” Founded on December 4th, 1786, it was the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California. It is the only mission with two towers and six bells hang in towers.

Facts:
- Open daily 9am-5pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas day.
- 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- gps ( 34°26’16.65’’ N 119°42’48.21’’ W )
- tour prices ( $5 adult, $4 senior, $1 youth 5-15, Free under 4 )

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