United States

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Events

Today

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. CLICK HERE for more information and activities.

  • Independence Day, United States

    U.S. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the thirteen American colonies' separation from British rule. The day is observed with patriotic displays, fireworks, barbecues, parades, and various festivities that symbolize the nation's commitment to freedom and independence.

  • Little League World Series

    The Little League World Series, an annual baseball tournament in the United States for children 10 to 12 years of age, takes place from August 13 to August 24 at the Little League headquarters complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

  • Labor Day, US

    Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.

  • Aloha Festivals

    Aloha Festivals occur annually all over the state of Hawaii. These festivals are celebrated to acknowledge and preserve the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. The celebrations are enjoyed for the entire month of September.

  • National Day of Service and Remembrance

    National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a day of unity and charitable service, observed throughout the U.S. and in other countries around the world on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

  • Veteran’s Day, US

    Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).

  • Thanksgiving, United States

    Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings.

  • Kwanzaa

    Kwanzaa is an annual holiday, celebrated primarily in the United States, affirming African family and social values. It takes place through January 1.

  • National Freedom Day

    National Freedom Day is observed on February 1st in the United States to commemorate the date in 1865 when President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery. It serves as a day to reflect on the importance of freedom, equality, and the ongoing pursuit of civil…