Come and enjoy various special events near Henderson vacation rentals. This part of Nevada is always alive with its numerous events, parades, festivals and activities that happen all year round. Partaking in these occasions will not only be fun and exciting but will also teach you about the culture and heritage of the people of Henderson. To make it easier for you to schedule your trip in time for these, here are some of the events that you should watch out for during your stay at a Henderson vacation home.
1. St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
St. Patrick's Day is the most widely celebrated Irish tradition in the world. Celebrated every 17th of March, this religious feast day commemorates the anniversary of St. Patrick's death during the fifth century. The Irish and people from all over the world have observed this event for hundreds of years. In Henderson, Nevada, this Irish tradition is celebrated through the annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade. Carnivals, festivals, car shows, live musical entertainment, amusement centers and a host of other attractions pump up this annual event.
2. ArtFest of Henderson
Celebrated every Mother's Day, the ArtFest of Henderson is an annual gathering of the best artists across the nation, whose works and masterpieces are featured in a spread of more than 150 booths. A wide range of art and craft pieces from painting to pottery to photography to jewelry abound at this festival. You'll also love the chalk artworks exhibited at the Henderson Events Plaza. It's a paradise for any art lover. This feast also presents delectable food choices, exciting activities, fabulous live entertainment and much more. You can enjoy all of these for free.
3. Henderson Heritage Parade and Festival
You'll be astounded with Henderson's years of rich history, culture, traditions and community spirit, all of which are highlighted at the Henderson Heritage Parade and Festival that happens every April. This event is participated in and attended by local schools, organizations, community leaders and of course, tourists from all over the world.
4. XTERRA West Championship
If you're looking for something more exhilarating, the XTERRA West Championship is the perfect event for you. It's an off-road triathlon event that features the cream of the crop of racing organizations that will have over a thousand participants join in different kinds of races. The focal point of the event is the off-road triathlon that will have the competitors going for a one-mile swim, 18-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile run.
When you're on vacation at Henderson, you won't run out of things to do, places to visit annual special events to attend. To find information on vacation rentals in Henderson, visit VacationHomes.com. You can sort your search by prices, amenities and locations.