7 Cat-Themed Festivals and Celebrations Worldwide
Discover 7 cat-themed festivals and celebrations worldwide. Perfect for curious cat lovers seeking unique, feline-inspired cultural experiences.
- Kuching Festival, Malaysia
- Location: Kuching City, Malaysia
- Date: Whole month of August
- Highlights: Cat-themed floats, cat statue installations, and cat-related activities
- Hemingway Days, Florida
- Location: Key West, Florida, USA
- Date: Mid of July
- Highlights: Visit to Hemingway house, home to many six-toed cats, and a look-alike contest for Ernest Hemingway
- Cat Festival, Japan
- Location: Ypres, Japan
- Date: February 22
- Highlights: Parades featuring citizens dressed as cats, and dance performances
- Cat Carnival, Belgium
- Location: Ypres, Belgium
- Date: Second Sunday of May
- Highlights: Cat Parade, throwing of toy cats from the Belfry and a mock witch burning
- Cat Parade, Lithuania
- Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
- Date: First Sunday of August
- Highlights: Parade of cats and their owners, various cat-themed contests and games, and adoption events
- Algonquin Hotel Cat Fashion Show, New York
- Location: New York City, USA
- Date: August 2
- Highlights: Fashion show featuring cats in themed costumes, and adoption events
- Cat Film Festival, USA
- Location: Various cities across the USA
- Date: Varies
- Highlights: Screening of cat-themed films and documentaries, and discussions with filmmakers and cat enthusiasts