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Pretty Please - add it to our Events forum(s) and add to the calendar! >> 
Canada Day Long Weekend
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JP - here in the USA, Independence Day is, and always will be, July 4. Even tho' independence from Britain was actually declared on July 2, 1776, the Fourth became the "big day" (long story). Traditionally, each state and locality decide on activities to celebrate the event, and those activities are often on a weekend, before or after July 4.
At Old Sturbridge Village where I'm a volunteer, Independence Day is *the* big holiday, followed high up on the list by Thanksgiving Day. Even 200 years ago, local governments decided when to celebrate Independence - and it wasn't always on July 4. Same for Thanksgiving; back in the old day, each locality decided when it wanted to celebrate "the first Pilgrim harvest".
Here's a sample of what we've got planned; this year it's on July 4. For the first time, we're adding a big Naturalization Citizenship ceremony during the afternoon festivities.
The full day's events:
https://www.osv.org/daily-schedule/07042013
Huzzah!
Tom
At Old Sturbridge Village where I'm a volunteer, Independence Day is *the* big holiday, followed high up on the list by Thanksgiving Day. Even 200 years ago, local governments decided when to celebrate Independence - and it wasn't always on July 4. Same for Thanksgiving; back in the old day, each locality decided when it wanted to celebrate "the first Pilgrim harvest".
Here's a sample of what we've got planned; this year it's on July 4. For the first time, we're adding a big Naturalization Citizenship ceremony during the afternoon festivities.
The full day's events:
https://www.osv.org/daily-schedule/07042013
Huzzah!
Tom
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Since the 4th is next Thursday, it's next weekend.
I should be working too, but just too hot outside. Going for a swim instead.
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The better question is, Why does JP keep setting his tools down between studs? :highly_amused:
