I didn't want to highjack this thread, but CS has given me permission. There are loads of February Festivals around the world:

I was too lazy to put in links.

Lantern Festival in Taiwan
Spanish Flour Festival
Carnaval in Brazil
Quebec Bonhomme Carnaval
Ice & Snow Fest in China
Naked in Japan - celebration of Lunar New Year with no clothes on
Mas-lenitsa Festival in Russia
Orange Throwing Festival the Ivrea Carnival - Italy
Viareggio Carnaval - Italy
Buenos-Aires-Tango-Festival