Greater Mankato Diversity Council
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Thursday May 15 All Day Yearly
International Day of Families
This day is observed on the 15th of May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. The International Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the importance of famil......More
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Saturday May 17 All Day Yearly
Sittende Mai: Norwegian Independence Day
Norway’s Constitution Day is a spring holiday celebrated with red, white and blue ribbons and flags, national costumes and big smiles as Norwegians everywhere mark the historic signing of their Constitution (Grunnloven) in 1814. That year marked the beginning of Norway'......More
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Wednesday May 21 All Day Yearly
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
In December 2002, the UN General Assembly declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together bett......More
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Sunday May 25 All Day Yearly
African Liberation Day
First acknowledged in 1963, this day is celebrated by African communities all over the world and marks the end of colonial rule and imperialism. This day is used to raise awareness about issues that continue to affect African communities. In the United States, the day i......More
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Sunday June 1 through June 30 Yearly
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
This June designation was established by President Bill Clinton to celebrate the progress we have made in creating a society more inclusive and accepting of LGBT. His hope was that we continue to break down the walls of fear and prejudice and work to build a bridge to u......More
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Saturday June 14 All Day Yearly
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Thursday June 19 All Day Yearly
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. From its Galveston, Texas origin in in 1865, the observance of this African American Emancipat......More
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Friday June 20 All Day Yearly
World Refugee Day
In December of 2000, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 20 to recognize and celebrate the lives and contributions of refugees throughout the world. Since then, World Refugee Day has become an annual commemoration marked by a variety of events in over a ......More
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Friday July 4 All Day Yearly
Independence Day
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. This day is commonly associated with fireworks, pa......More
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Tuesday August 12 All Day Yearly
International Youth Day
The United Nations International Youth Day is celebrated on this day each year to recognize efforts of the world's youth in enhancing global society. It also aims to promote ways to engage youth in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to thei......More