See Also: Carnival in Colombia
- The , in order to commemorate the founding of the city, is a combination of various cultural events including masquerades, dances, and parades, among others. Parallel to this, the Bogotá Summer Festival is held, in which there are different social, cultural and sporting events, mainly in the area near the Simon Bolivar Park
- to January 6 in Pasto . Its origins date back to the Spanish rule times when slaves were allowed to celebrate on 5th and their masters showed their approval on 6th by painting their faces black. On these days they either put grease or talcum powder on their faces.
- the first weeks of the year. Costume groups in fancy dress take over the city. A congeniality coffee queen is elected and bullfighting (''Spanish:'') takes place.
- Caldas from January 2 to January 8 each two years. It's famous because rescue past traditions with a mixture of art, music and customes by groups called '', drinking the traditional '''Guarapo''''' (drink based on fermented maize) carried in '''Calabazos'''''. During the carnival, the image of a cool and happy devil is exhibitted.
- from December 25 to New Year 's Eve. It is famous for its Salsa marathon concerts attended by renown Salsa bands. There are horse riding parades (''Spanish: cabalgatas''), masquerades and dances groups.
- The Flowers Fair (''Spanish: ''), is held during August in the city of Medellín with its flowers parade and the main attraction called the '''Desfile de Silleteros'''.
- ''Folkloric Festival, Bambuco National Contest and International Folklore Show'' (''Spanish: '') in Neiva . Mostly known as ''Saint Peter'' festivities (Spanish: Fiestas del San Pedro) held between the last two weeks of June and early July.
- , known for its competition of (''folkloric musical groups'').
- Avenue in the suburb of Manrique.
- , Quindío on December 7 and 8 . Each of the Barrio s in the township compete to produce the most spectacular lighting arrangements.
- , this is a unique festival with characteristics that make it different from any other festival in Colombia. Here the Afro-Caribbean influence is very strong, and predominance of the English Language lyrics of Calypso and Reggae .
- , Cesar , in April or May. The festival is a celebration of Vallenato music and also a competition to find the best accordionist of the year and to select the Vallenato King (''Spanish: Rey Vallenato'') among hundreds of participants from all over the country.
- Rock At The Park festival (''Spanish'' ''Rock al parque'') It takes place every year in Bogota City. It is the biggest free-entry event in Latinamerica. Different rock bands from around the world gather in different locations. The Festival was originally created to support new bands.
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