This is a day when people remember their fathers with presents and cards. People celebrate with family gatherings, picnics and sports activities. We celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence by representatives of the thirteen American Colonies. We celebrate this day with fireworks and parades. During the month of August there are no major holidays to celebrate.
Many families go on vacation or have picnics or go to the beach.
August 26th is a day that is recognized and celebrated as Equality Day by individuals or groups because of the adoption of the 19th amendment to the Constitution in 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote. September September has one federal holiday, Labor Day. It honors all working people in the U.S. and Canada. It began with a New York City parade in 1882 and is now celebrated on the first Monday in September.