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The Gathering of Nations is the largest powwow in North America, and one of the most prominent Native American gatherings. It brings together members of Native American tribes from across the continent to celebrate their cultures through traditional dances, music, singing, visual arts, and horsemanship. While there, you can enjoy performances, support Indigenous artists, grab some... Read More
Spanish for 'Fifth of May' - An annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations.
This is a day for honouring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It is also considered to be the unofficial beginning of summer.
This day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
This day commemorates the end of slavery. Its name is a portmanteau of "June" and "nineteenth", as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when as the American Civil War was ending, Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.