About Presidents’ Day
The Presidents Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, is a Federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is intended to honor all the American presidents, but most significantly George Washington who was born on February 22, 1732 and Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. In 2014, President’s Day falls on February 17th.
Special Events on Presidents’ Day
1. George Washington Birthday Parade
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| February 18, 2013. See the country’s largest Presidents’ Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria through the streets where Washington once walked. |
2. Mount Vernon
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| February 17-18, 2014 Celebrate George Washington’s birthday with two days of special events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. Presidents’ Day weekend is a great time to explore the 500-acre estate and learn more about the life of the first president of the United States.Further information visit to http://www.mountvernon.org |
