Special Observances

The county observes special times of the year to increase awareness, mutual respect, and understanding.

Annual Calendar

  • January

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 

    On the third Monday of January, we celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day, we reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King. It is designated as a national day of service, to encourage Americans to volunteer in support of resolving our nation's most pressing problems.

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  • February

    National Black History Month 

    February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans.

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  • March

    Women’s History Month 

    March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

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    International Transgender Day of Visibility 

    International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual observance intended to recognize and celebrate the lives of transgender people, and to bring awareness to the discrimination that transgender individuals face.

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  • April

    Holocaust Remembrance Day - Days of Remembrance 

    The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar.

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    GLSEN Day of Silence

    Since the mid-1990’s GLSEN, an advocacy group for LGBTQ+ youth, has designated one day per year as a Day of Silence.

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  • May

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

    Paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

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  • June

    LGBTQ+ Pride Month 

    June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time for us to celebrate the important and lasting contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and recommit to combatting discrimination.

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    Juneteenth

    On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act commemorating the fact that slaves in Texas were emancipated on June 19, 1865, two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

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  • August

    Women’s Equality Day 

    Women's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women.

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  • September

    National Hispanic Heritage Month 

    Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed annually between September 15th and October 15th, celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

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  • October

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month 

    The month of October is designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The observance celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities to the American workforce.

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  • November

    National Native American Heritage Month 

    November is National Native American Heritage Month Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.

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