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Kensington Derby and Art Festival (US-PA):...

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The Kensington Derby and Art Fair began in 2007 as two separate events to bring the North Philadelphia neighborhood together. In 2015 they merged under the patronage of Philadelphia Federal Credit Union....

January

Kentucky Derby (US-KY): May 3

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The Kentucky Derby falls on the first Saturday of May in Louisville, Kentucky. Known by many names such as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," "The Run for the Roses," or "The Fastest Two Minutes...

January

Kids to Parks Day, Ntl.: May 17

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Kids to Parks Day is a national day of play that connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks. By discovering our public lands, kids across the country are learning about park st...

January

Learn to Ride a Bike Day: May 3

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May is National Bike Month in the United States. The first Saturday in May has been set aside as Learn to Ride a Bike Day since 2018, and adults and children are encouraged to give bike riding a spin.

January

Learn to Swim Day, Intl.: May 17

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Drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages one to 14. International Learn to Swim Day, created in 2012, aims to change that by encouraging every parent to...

January

Learn to Swim Week, Intl.: May 12-18 (est)

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International Learn to Swim Week is an annual event hosted by the Swimming Teachers' Association to celebrate the importance of learning to swim and water safety education. Thousands of STA swimming teach...

January

Lindy Hop Day (Jitterbug), World (1914): M...

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World Lindy Hop Day occurs annually on the birthday of Frankie Manning. Frankie Manning was a pivotal figure in developing and popularizing the Lindy Hop. Born May 26, 1914, in Jacksonville, Florida, and...

January

Miniature Golf Day, Ntl.: May 10

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The second Saturday in May is National Miniature Golf Day. Miniature golf became an official competitive sport in the US in the 1930s and has been a beloved leisure activity worldwide even longer. See y...

January

MOVE Week, European: May 26 - June 1 (est)

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MOVE Week is an annual Europe-wide event showcasing the benefits of being active and regularly participating in sports and physical activity. With over one million participants, MOVE Week has become Euro...

January

PGA Championship (US-NC): May 12-18

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The PGA Championship began in 1918. This major golf tournament draws the world's best professional golfers and is the year's final major. The US PGA was an offshoot of the United States Golf Association...

January

Physical Education and Sports Week, Ntl.:...

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SHAPE America promotes National Physical Education & Sports Week, focusing on the value of physical education and activity in the lives of children and adults. It kicks off National Physical Fitness and S...

January

Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Ntl.: M...

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National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is declared each May by the President of the United States. It is a month to raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity. Families are encouraged to...

January

Podenco Day, Intl. (ES/UK): May 1

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International Podenco Day brings awareness to the suffering and plight of this much maligned Spanish hunting breed. They are referred to as the “great forgotten”. A fundraising and awareness event, marche...

January

Posture Month: May

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May is Posture Month, a chance to pay attention to how you stand, walk, lift and sit. Proper posture places the least strain on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement and weight-bearing activiti...

January

Preakness Stakes: May 17

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The Preakness Stakes is a horse racing competition held annually at Pimlico racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland, since 1919. It's one of the oldest and most famous horse races in the United States and form...

January

Premier League Final (UK): May 25

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The Premier League is the top level of the English football league system. It is contested by 20 clubs and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the English Football League (EFL). Seasons...

January

Ride of Silence, Intl.: May 21

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In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and killed. The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks...

January

Running of the Balls (US-TN): May

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The Running of the Balls in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States, is an annual month-long fundraiser by Outdoor Gravity Park for charity in May and September. Teams sign up during these months to be cha...

January

Safe Boating Week, (US/CA) Ntl.: May 17-23

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North American Safe Boating Campaign is a yearlong effort in the United States and Canada focused on spreading the message of boating safety and the critical importance of always wearing a life jacket eve...

January

Sagarmatha Day (NP)(1953): May 29

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On May 29th, Nepal celebrates Mount Everest Day, also known as Sagarmatha Day, to honor the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. On this day in 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary from...

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