Hastings has a week of Mardi Gras events including the Umbrella Parade; and annual Pirates Festival, The Green Man festival. Festival of Food and Drink and Bonfire Parade
A magical Frost Fair and reggae festival are held in neighbouring St. Leonards

Bexhill, with its iconic Art-Deco De La Warr Pavillion, has a Mermaid Festival complimented by a field full of niche food and drink stalls.