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Jersey Friday is designed to unite NFL enthusiasts nationwide, irrespective of their team affiliations. It allows fans to proudly display their loyalty to their favorite teams and players, creating a sens...
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The Melbourne Cup is a thoroughbred horse race occurring on the first Tuesday of November. Considered one of the richest races in the world, the cup's race track is 3,200 meters in length and is open to...
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New York Marathon is an annual event held in New York City. Considered the largest marathon in terms of participants in the world, it is championed by New York Road Runners Club. Some significant spons...
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Recreation Day occurs annually on the first Monday of November in the Australian state of Tasmania. It is a public holiday. On this day, people relax and catch up with family and friends. Others do househ...
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Red Mitten Day, initiated by Hudson's Bay, Canada's iconic department store, is an annual event celebrating and supporting Canadian athletes. Launched in 2009 in the lead-up to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic...
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Want to make your Christmas holiday more exciting? Then head to Louisville, Kentucky, and see if you can beat the Rudolph Run. This scavenger hunt in cars runs on the weekends from Thanksgiving through Ch...
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Today is National Signing Day for Division I and II Sports (also called National Letter of Intent Day), the day high school athletes with athletic scholarships (approximately 48,000 each year) declare whi...
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You know who you are, whether pro, college, or neighborhood—you're a sports fan. National Sports Fan Day began in 2016. The timing has to do with the "sports equinox," the one day a year when every major...
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Square Dance Day is the day to honor the square dance, a style of dance invented in England during the 1600s and imported to America, where it received its multicultural twist. Square dancing has been a...
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Take a Hike Day is hosted annually by the American Hiking Society. Its objective is to encourage people to get outdoors and take a hike. The first great hiking trail in the United States was The Appalac...
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National Get the Inside Advantage Month is about getting your life together in whatever area it needs: career, health, fitness, relationships. Use this month to plan and gather the tools you need to come...
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Golf Month seeks to entice new and lagged golfers to the game of golf each October in Australia.
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Fight children's cancer and enjoy a ride with your mates! Choose any day during the month to host a cycle tour anywhere in the country. To get started, register your event with the Great Cycle Challenge....
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Everyone is a pedestrian at some point, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration established October as its month to teach pedestrian safety. In 2018, there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in...
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National Physical Therapy Month is promoted by a number of physical therapy organizations, including the American Physical Therapy Association. This month-long event encourages people to invest in themsel...
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The International Roller Skating Association promotes National Roller Skating Month. Roller rinks throughout the country host special events to encourage skating. It's excellent exercise and fun too.
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TAKING IT TO THE STREETS: INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH International Walk to School Month is a global initiative that encourages children, parents, and communities to embrace walking as a healthy,...
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Anyone with a dog knows the importance of getting out and walking your dog a couple of times a day (at least). National Walk Your Dog Week was created for Paws and Paper by the holiday creation company T...
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DANCE, DANCE, DANCE DURING NATIONAL DANCE WEEK National Dance Week, organized by the National Dance Week Foundation (NDWF), initially occurred in April. In 2024, the governing body moved the event to Oct...
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The Singapore Grand Prix is a prestigious Formula One (F1) motor racing event held annually in the city-state of Singapore. The race was first held in 2008 and has since become a popular event in the F1 c...