Festivals! USA

Explains the importance of corn as a crop and examines the rides, pageants, and other activities at a corn festival.

Describes the origins, symbols, and celebration of Mardi Gras, the pre-Lenten festivities held each year in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Describes the work that cowboys do and how events at a rodeo evolved as a test of cowboys' skills.

Describes the origin and history of apple festivals, an autumn harvest celebration, and tells what goes on there.

Explains how maple syrup is made and describes some of the activities that mark sugaring season, such as parades, hay rides, and horse-drawn sleighs.

Describes the origin of the winter carnival held in McCall, Idaho and tells what goes on there.