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Columbus Day in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1892 Columbus Day Parade in New York City, 2009. Actual observance varies in different parts of the United States, ranging from large-scale parades and events to complete nonobservance. Most states do not celebrate Columbus Day as an official state holiday. [28]
It began as a counter-celebration held on the same day as the U.S. federal holiday of Columbus Day, which honors Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. It is celebrated as an alternative to Columbus Day, citing the lasting harm Indigenous tribes suffered because of Columbus's contributions to the European colonization of the Americas. [2]
The Town of Newstead and the Village of Akron, New York, and the Akron Central School District, voted to celebrate Indigenous People's Day on Columbus Day. August. The City Council of St. Paul, Minnesota, unanimously passed a resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of Columbus Day.
Columbus Day commemorates explorer Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Columbus, an Italian explorer leading a Spanish exploration, landed in the Americas in 1492.
The second Monday of October marks Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, here is what to know about the history of Columbus Day.
In 2024, Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day fall on Monday, Oct. 14. The holidays occur annually on the second Monday of October. Post offices will close, as well as many public schools.
Columbus' city website provides a trash and recycling calendar showing Columbus Day as a holiday. Upcoming holidays include Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 28), Christmas, and New Year ...
In Central and Northern California, all-time record rains associated with the atmospheric river along the cold front caused major flooding and mudslides, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. Oakland set an all time calendar day record with 4.52 inches (115 mm) of rain on the 13th, as did Sacramento with 3.77 inches (96 mm). More than 7 ...