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Underwater Music Festival — Florida Keys

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The Underwater Music Festival is held every year in the Florida Keys. Music is broadcast by local radio stations and piped underwater. Musicians dressed as mermaids and mermen join in on the fun and put on a show for all onlookers. Many dive enthusiasts come out for the fun and food, but the festival also promotes the preservation of the Keys' coral reef ecosystem.
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Nalukataq Festival — Barrow, Alaska

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The Nalukataq festival in Barrow, Alaska , is held every June just after the spring whaling hunt is finished. The success of the whaling season determines the length of the festival, which can range anywhere from a day to longer than a week. The most prominent activity that takes place during this festival is the blanket toss, which is when locals use sealskin tarp to literally throw people into the air.
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Glastonbury — Glastonbury, England

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June 25–29 (for 2014) in Glastonbury, England Aside from the incredible music you'll find at Glastonbury, perhaps the funnest part of the festival is wading through the mud in your rain boots while camping with all of your friends. Glastonbury is dirty, loud, and wild, aka everything a music festival should be.
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Gay Pride Parade — San Francisco

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June 28–29 (for 2014) in San Francisco Though Gay Pride Rio is actually larger than San Francisco's Pride Parade, it is hard to argue with the years of history backing up San Fran's biggest celebration. Whether you're a part of the LGBTQ community or simply an ally, this is one festival you'll never forget.
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Wanderlust Yoga Festival — Oahu, Hawaii

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On Feb. 27–March 2 (for 2014) in North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii Get a glimpse into the yogi lifestyle and center your soul while relaxing on the beaches of Hawaii. If you've ever had any interest in yoga, Wanderlust may just be your destination.
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Kirpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament — Erdine, Turkey

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On June 29–July 5 (for 2014) in Erdine, Turkey Strong men wrestling while covered in oil. There is literally nothing else to say.
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Burning Man — Black Rock City, Nev.

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On Aug. 25–Sept. 1 (for 2014) in Black Rock City, Nev. Burning Man is where humans go to shed themselves of the conventions of society. If you want a break from the ordinary and can actually party 24/7, then head to the deserts of Nevada.
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