Top January 2016 Events

 France: Grande Parade

Location: Paris
Date: 1 January 2016

The Paris Parade festival definitely is a great way to start the new year. On new year’s day the streets of Paris make way for this well established and extraordinary festival that has been around for many years. The historic town of Chantilly in the suburbs of Paris lays on a magnificent parade as well as a lovely outdoor concert to keep visitors entertained. 
The famous hill of Montmartre is also included in the celebrations with a small yet lovely parade. Giving you the chance to enjoy the village-like atmosphere whilst you take in the magnificent views of Paris below you. 
The French capital certainly lays on a great show with a host of speciality events across Paris to celebrate the arrival of the new year. 
The 1^st day of 2015, certainly will be quite a special time to be in the European capital of love. So if you love your music and enjoy and good party be sure to Interrail your way to France for the first day of the new year.

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 Austria: Ball Season In Vienna

Location: Vienna
Date's: 15 January 2016 to 13 February 2016

Dance and music take centre stage in Austria’s capital city with the start of the new year, when two magnificent Balls take over Vienna in late January.

Ball of the Viennese Industry:

Date: 23 January 2016

The Ball of the Viennese Industry is the first of these and guaranteed to be an unforgettable evening full of dance and music. An extraordinary opening ceremony marks the start of this great event in Vienna’s Hofburg halls. But that’s not all, the ceremonies, magical dance performances, grand setting and the opportunity to learn the secrets of the waltz will certainly make this one night to remember.  

TU Ball:

Date: 28 January 2016

The end of the first month of 2015 in Austria is marked with the TU Ball, the ball with the oldest traditions of them all the ball's in Vienna.  Laid on by the University of Technology to celebrate music and assist a good cause too, this event certainly is something special to experience. Taking place the last Thursday in January every year, the TU Ball is best known for its youthful flair. 

The music at the TU Ball is also magnificent and will be right down your street if you are passionate about New Orleans jazz, Latin American rhythms, big band music and of course classical  waltz too. But what makes this Ball extra unique is a tribute to its culture, with traditional Austrian folk music put on in the Geheime Ratstube and the “Damenspende” a gift specially designed for the ball and presented to each of the attending ladies. 

In short the TU Ball is a great get together of musical and choreographic talent which marks the start of another great year in Austria and should certainly not be missed if you are passionate about dance, melody and culture. 

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 Sweden: Kiruna Snow Festival

Location: Kiruna
Date's: 20 January 2016 – 24 January 2016

Kiruna in Swedish Lapland certainly is a great destination for any winter Interrail trip and its yearly Snow festival most definitely adds to its charm. In late January the locals of Kiruna and its visitors get together to enjoy the magic of winter and the snow that makes it oh so special. 
Full of things to do for any age, the Snow festival is the perfect winter event for anyone and everyone. Enjoy rich culture and nature this coming January at the Snow Festival early  where everything from snow-sculptures and Sami culture comes to life in Kiruna.

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