Events with tag - Cultural Celebration

September 1, 1621

First Thanksgiving Celebration

In autumn 1621, 52 English Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Native Americans gathered at Plymouth Colony for a three-day harvest festival, marking what would become known as the First Thanksgiving in American history.

May 13, 1915

Native American Day

A significant cultural observance honoring America's indigenous peoples, first initiated in 1915 by Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian who persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to recognize the 'First Americans.'

March 17, 2025

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17th, marking the death of Ireland's patron saint in 461 AD. This global celebration combines religious observances with cultural festivities, featuring parades, festivals, and traditional Irish customs worldwide.

October 12, 2025

Columbus Day

Columbus Day is one of America's most significant federal holidays, established in 1937 to commemorate Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The holiday is observed on the second Monday in October and has evolved to reflect changing cultural perspectives.