Festivals in Bogota: Festival de Verano 14 (:

The " Festival De Verano" began in 1997 and since then is the hub for the celebration of the birthday celebrations of the city from a recreational-sports theme, since its inauguration coincides with the date of founding of Bogotá (August 6) and extend for 11 days.
 Some of the innovations to be presented in this edition will be the Aquatic Balle de Cuba, the Florida Star (nautical skilled skiers make figures and pyramids on the water), and original characters Kids Discovery Kids Channel. As for sport, will take place on the Pan American Softball Championship, the International Skating Gala and the Grand Prix International Billiards, among other events.
 The event, which gathers more than three million citizens who are members and viewers of its programming, has been strengthened by the following aspects:
 ▪ It is the most massive and extensive to be held in Bogotá, calls for millions in a few days. Admission is free, and the quality of events, guest artists and participating athletes do a space suitable for all audiences.
 ▪ It has become the party more representative of the country's capital, perhaps considerable festivities as the Feria de las Flores for Medellin, the Carnival of Barranquilla, Cali Fair or Carnival of Blacks and Whites to Pasto.
 ▪ Due to these reasons and importance for the sense of ownership of Bogota and Colombia, the Summer Festival is considered "cultural event" for the city as the Agreement signed in Council 125/2002 of Bogota and "Event of social, cultural and sports within a national framework," according to Law 904/2004 of Congress.