Besides all the traditional religious observances and national holidays, there are several festivals which are only celebrated by chandigarhian. Some of these festivals are :

• The Festival of Gardens
• April Fools' Day
• Baisakhi
• The Mango festival
• Teej
• The Chrysanthemums Show
• The Plaza Carnival

• The Chandigarh Carnival
  
  
  The Festival of Gardens :-
          It is a three-day celebration which is organised in the last week of February .It is for the nature lovers. Previously it was known as "Rose Festival" . Several varieties of Roses are on display at the Rose Garden .
          The festival also includes performances of music and dance, both classical and folk, events for children, exhibitions by local artists, photographers and craftsman and a wide range of amusements .
  
  April Fools' Day :-
          Perhaps the only festival of its kind in India, various famous poets from all over the country gather on April 1st in Chandigarh .  On this day Chandigarh becomes a laughter zone . A Maha Moorkh Sammellan or Conclave of Colossal Fools is organised . People listen to the foolish poetry of  poets and share a lighter side of the life with them.
  
  Baisakhi :-
           It is the first day of the New Year of the traditional Punjabi Calendar. It is also the main festival for Sikhs as on this day in 1699, the 10th Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa Panth . It also celebrates the Wheat Harvest . The state governments of  Punjab , Haryana also organise various functions.
  
  The Mango festival :-
           This festival is held in the month of June. Mango growers from all over India gather here and compete in various competitions . It provides a great business opportunity for them. Many agricultural universities also display the latest hybrid varities developed by them.
  
  Teej   :-
            In the first week of August this traditional festival is celebrated by the women. The Rock Garden with its swings and pavilions is the festival venue and the day is basically a grand picnic with songs and dances, purchase of new bangles, painting the hands with mehndi.
  
  The Chrysanthemums Show :-
             In the month of  December Chrysanthemums Show is held at Terraces Flower Garden in the city's Sector 33.You can see a multi-coloured wall-to-wall carpet of chrysanthemums. Hundreds of varieties of the flower are on display and city gardeners vie for coveted honours in the competitions.   
  
  The Plaza Carnival :-
              This is held on an open-air stage set up in Sector 17's central plaza every saturday evening .
              This weekly programme draws a large crowd and provide an opportunity for talented local artists to do their stuff.
  
  The Chandigarh Carnival :-
                 This carnival is celebrated in the second week of November every year for three days. The carnival opens with a colourful procession which everyone is encouraged to join. The carnival is a time for students and childern to show their talent and elders too participate in a number of competitions held at same venue.