March 20 is the International Day of Francophonie to feature all the francophone speakers (of which there are more than 369 million French speakers in 77 nations).
Several of our French language students will be participating in a French language spelling contest on March 16 sponsored by the Alliance Française of Charlotte.
Irish American Heritage
Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991 and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year.
Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration of all things Irish. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers who served in the English military. This parade became an annual event, with President Truman attending in 1948.
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Women's History Month
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2021 will take place from Monday, March 1-Wednesday, March 31, 2021.