BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260509T061144 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTSTAMP:20260509T061144 CREATED:20251001T032844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T034248Z UID:10000610-1785801600-1785887999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Emancipation Tuesday (BVI) DESCRIPTION:Emancipation Tuesday in British Virgin Islands extends the holiday beyond a single day\, showing the depth of importance emancipation holds in the BVI's identity. It keeps alive both the joy of freedom and the cultural pride of Virgin Islanders. \nWhen is Emancipation Tuesday?\nEmancipation Tuesday is observed on the first Tuesday in August. \nThe following is the list of Emancipation Tuesday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 04\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 03\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 02\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 08\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 06\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 05\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 04\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 03\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 08\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 07\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 06\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 05\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 03\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 02\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 08\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 07\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 05\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 04\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 03\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 02\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 07\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 06\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 05\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 04\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 02\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 08\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 07\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 06\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 04\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Emancipation TuesdayAug 03\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Emancipation Tuesday?\nOn August 1\, 1834\, the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire\, ending centuries of slavery in the Virgin Islands. Thousands of enslaved Africans in the BVI were freed\, laying the foundation for the islands' modern society\, culture\, and identity. \nThe first commemorations of emancipation were solemn occasions\, centered around church services\, prayers\, and community reflection. These gatherings focused on gratitude for freedom and remembrance of the hardships of slavery. \nOver time\, they expanded to include festivities\, music\, and community activities\, evolving into cultural celebrations. \nAs emancipation celebrations grew throughout the 19th and 20th centuries\, the observance moved from a single day to a broader festival. By the mid-20th century\, emancipation in the BVI was marked with parades\, concerts\, fairs\, and cultural displays\, transforming into today's Emancipation Festival. \nTo reflect its significance\, the Virgin Islands government designated multiple public holidays during the first week of August: \nToday\, Emancipation Tuesday continues the celebration begun on Monday. While Monday often features the Grand Parade in Road Town\, Tuesday provides a continuation of the festivities\, ensuring the spirit of emancipation remains at the center of community life. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/emancipation-tuesday-bvi/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Emancipation-Tuesday-BVI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTSTAMP:20260509T061144 CREATED:20251103T020304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T020304Z UID:10000736-1785801600-1785887999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Carnival Tuesday (Antigua and Barbuda) DESCRIPTION:Carnival Tuesday in Antigua and Barbuda is the dazzling climax of the island's Carnival celebrations. Revelers showcase elaborate designs competing for top band honors\, while the atmosphere radiates color\, pride and unity. The day marks the grand finale of the two-week Carnival season\, a joyful tribute to freedom\, creativity and Antiguan and Barbudan cultural heritage that began in the wake of emancipation. \nWhen is Carnival Tuesday?\nCarnival Tuesday in Antigua and Barbuda is held on the first Tuesday in August every year. \nThe following is the list of Carnival Tuesday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 04\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 03\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 02\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 08\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 06\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 05\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 04\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 03\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 08\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 07\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 06\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 05\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 03\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 02\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 08\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 07\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 05\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 04\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 03\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 02\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 07\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 06\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 05\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 04\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 02\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 08\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 07\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 06\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 04\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Carnival TuesdayAug 03\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Carnival Tuesday?\nCarnival Tuesday in Antigua and Barbuda stands as the grand finale of the nation's Carnival celebrations\, an event deeply rooted in the commemoration of emancipation and the enduring spirit of freedom. Its origins trace back to 1834\, when enslaved Africans in the British Caribbean gained their freedom. The joy and defiance expressed in the spontaneous post-emancipation street celebrations evolved over time into organized parades and festivals\, blending African traditions\, European masquerade influences\, and Caribbean creativity. \nBy the mid-20th century\, these grassroots festivities transformed into what is now the Antigua Carnival\, officially inaugurated in 1957. This national festival replaced the traditional Emancipation Day observances but preserved their essence—freedom\, resilience and unity. Carnival Tuesday was established as the culminating day\, showcasing the most spectacular display of artistry and revelry. \nThe day's main attraction is the Parade of the Bands\, where costumed groups\, called "mas bands"\, take over the streets of St. John's in a dazzling procession of feathers\, sequins\, and vibrant fabrics. Each band tells a story through its theme\, choreography and music\, while participants compete for prizes in categories such as "Band of the Year" and "Queen of Carnival". \nBeyond its spectacle\, Carnival Tuesday carries symbolic weight. It celebrates the triumph of freedom over oppression\, the creativity of the Antiguan and Barbudan people\, and the unity of the nation. Each year\, it reaffirms a cultural legacy born from emancipation\, transformed through artistry\, and sustained by a shared sense of pride and joy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/carnival-tuesday-antigua-and-barbuda/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Carnival-Tuesday-Antigua-and-Barbuda.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR