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National festivals & events

The meaning of Cinco de Mayo

Today is Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday that has become widespread in the United States. It's a popular time to break out the margaritas and the...
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'Erin go bragh' - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2010 at these parades and pubs

In a few days, people across North America will be commemorating St. Patrick’s Day, which means green clothing in the workplace, green beer...
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From Toronto to Hollywood, holiday parades enliven the Christmas season

The Christmas season is a popular time of year for many reasons, from religious observances to family reunions, and from gift exchanges to school...
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Halloween attractions for adults, children and even tourists

Halloween is a great time to be a kid. Costumes, trick-or-treating, hay rides, bonfires and pumpkin carving are staples of this annual celebration,...
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How Columbus Day is celebrated across North America

Now that Leif Erikson Day has come and gone, it's time to focus on a more famousday dedicated to a another European explorer who helped to discover...
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Celebrate Leif Erikson Day

Most people know that Columbus Day will be celebrated on Monday, October 12, but did you know thatFriday, October 9 is Leif Erikson Day in the...
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Celebrate Constitution Day at Independence Hall and other sites in Philadelphia

On September 17, 1787, delegates meeting at Independence Hall in Philadelphia signed a new U.S. Constitution. This occasion is now commemorated...
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Big events planned for 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of New York

This week marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's 1609 voyage of discovery up the New York river that now bears his name. That journey later...
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The biggest Labor Day celebrations in the United States

It’s Labor Day weekend, which means that students are heading back to school, football season is about to begin, and fall foliage viewing is...
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Celebrate National Aviation Day with the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart

National Aviation Day is going to be celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, which makes it a great time to celebrate some of the pioneers of flight at...
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