George Washington was the first president of the United States and in his honor and to celebrate his birthday the day has been announced as a federal holiday. The day is also Called as President’s Day. It is a state holiday in most of the states in United States. The joy and enthusiasm of the day always prompted festivities nationally and congress established a Joint committee to arrange for the occasion. There are special events, debates and discussions setup around the day in order to create more awareness and knowledge about the day among the citizens and future generations.  

In schools and colleges as well there are events organized, dignitaries welcomed, debates, competitions and fun activities are organized to educate the students about the day. The motive is also to make them aware about the history of the day, so they know why the day is celebrated, its importance and how they have to carry forward it as they grow up and move ahead in life. Well, the preparations around the day always begin weeks before the day of the celebration.  

As per the popular traditions and observances of the day, a food is traditionally associated with it, which is cherry pie and is based on the legendary chopping down of a cherry tree in Washington’s youth. You will also witness the largest Washington birthday parade. So, celebration begins week before and in most of the places it is also a month long celebration. The site has published the complete list of date, day and important events listed for the day, which is celebrated and should be known by the people. Anyone can visit the site anytime and can have a complete view of the information just a click away. So, get aware of the date and day of the celebration and start planning what special would you like to don the day.