Festivals and Events in United Kingdom
There are plenty of religious, commemorative and cultural festivals throughout the United Kingdom. They showcase the wonderfully rich history of the United Kingdom to tourists.
The Guy Fawkes Day which is highly popular in England, with an interesting Mischief Night on its eve, commemorates the failed attempt in 1605 to blow up Parliament. The Highland Games of Scotland has unique appeal for locals and foreigners, with many interesting highland competitions. The Saint David's Day commemorating Wales' patron saint is a popular Welsh festival in the United Kingdom. Edinburgh International Festival is a major arts festival of the United Kingdom, getting increasingly popular. Christmas is celebrated across the United Kingdom with much pomp and fervor as well.