The Boston Marathon is held in the city of Boston, Massachusetts on Patriot's Day, the third Monday of April. First held in 1897, it is the world's oldest annual marathon.

To see last years' winners or the details for this year's races, visit BAA.org.

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For the past 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated by billions of people around the globe, annually every April 22, to join together in promoting awareness for the health of our environment. Serious concerns about our changing environment being studied and addressed today by prominent scientists, politicians, and young climate change activists are causing many people to adapt to more environmentally friendly ways of living — every day, not just on April 22 every year.

National Walking Day is every year on the first Wednesday in April. National Walking Day is exactly as it sounds – a day to celebrate the easiest way to be the healthiest version of you. Walking for thirty to sixty minutes per day may sound like it isn’t much, but studies have shown that it can drastically improve your health and even help prevent ailments such as type II diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

New Year's Eve is a major social holiday for many people in the United States. Many people hold parties at home or attend special celebrations to celebrate the upcoming New Year. In many cities, large scale public events are held. These often attract thousands of people.