March Holidays
Learn more about the religious and secular March holidays, including Easter, Passover and St. Patrick's Day.
The spring equinox occurs when the sun is positioned directly over the equator, usually around March 20. At this time, the long dark nights of winter are over and the length of daylight versus darkness is equal. Many religious events are held during the spring equinox and several calendars use the spring equinox to determine set holidays or events.
Read Across America Day is a literacy awareness event sponsored by the National Education Association. It is held on or around the birthday of Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel, which is March 2.
How to Make a Parade Float
Parades are best known for festive themed parade floats. Some of the most famous parades in the world, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the various parades for Mardi Gras, involve parade floats and decorations that cost thousands of dollars. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay that much to make an impressive parade float yourself.
Parades are best known for festive themed parade floats. Some of the most famous parades in the world, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the various parades for Mardi Gras, involve parade floats and decorations that cost thousands of dollars. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay that much to make an impressive parade float yourself.
Evacuation Day
Evacuation Day commemorates a battle that didn't happen, on March 17th, 1776, when the British forces pulled out of Boston under the guns of General George Washington.
Evacuation Day commemorates a battle that didn't happen, on March 17th, 1776, when the British forces pulled out of Boston under the guns of General George Washington.
What Are the Ides of March?
The Ides of March refer to March 15 and are a remnant of the old Roman calendar. While Shakespeare made the phrase “Beware the ides of March” famous, most people don’t know what it actually means.
The Ides of March refer to March 15 and are a remnant of the old Roman calendar. While Shakespeare made the phrase “Beware the ides of March” famous, most people don’t know what it actually means.
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