B.R.I.D.G.E. events bring us together to learn, celebrate and create a more inclusive environment for all.
Month-Long Observances
National & Global Highlights
Black Hair Independence Day
Independence Day
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
World Population Day
International Non-Binary People’s Day
Nelson Mandela International Day
National Disability Independence Day
Local Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA CELEBRATION
AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR
Month-Long Observances
National & Global Highlights
International Day of Friendship
Purple Heart Day
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
International Lefthanders Day
World Humanitarian Day
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade
Women’s Equality Day
Obon
National Grief Awareness Day
Local Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR
STAUNTON MUSIC FESTIVAL
Month-Long Observances
National & Global Highlights
Labor Day
World Suicide Prevention Day
Patriot Day
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
International Day of Peace
Bisexuality Visibility Day
Local Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities
ART IN THE PARK
VALLEY VETERANS RIDE FOR HEROS
HARRISONBURG AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE & MULTICULTURAL FEST
SHENANDOAH VALLEY PRIDE
QUEEN CITY MISCHIEF & MAGIC
Month-Long Observances
National & Global Highlights
Latina’s Equal Pay Day
World Mental Health Day
National Coming Out Day
National Indigenous People’s Day
International Pronouns Day
Intersex Awareness Day
Halloween / All Hallows’ Eve / All Saints’ Eve
Month-Long Observances
National & Global Highlights
All Saints’ Day Dia de los Muertos
All Souls’ Day
Diwali
Veterans’ Day
International Day for Tolerance
International Men’s Day
Transgender Day of Remembrance
International Day for the Elimination
Thanksgiving
National American Heritage Day
Local Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities
VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATION
STAUNTON CHRISTMAS PARADE
Month-Long Observances
National & Global Highlights
World AIDS Day
Rosa Parks Day (Alabama & Ohio)
International Day of the Abolition of Slavery
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Hanukkah
International Human Rights Day
Winter Solstice Yule
Christmas
Kwanzaa
Happy New Year!
Local Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities
HARRISONBURG HOLIDAY PARADE & WINTER WONDERFEST
The inclusion or omission of an observance is not intended to imply its relative importance or the value of the individuals and communities who recognize it. This calendar is a curated educational resource designed to promote awareness and learning and is not a comprehensive listing of all cultural, religious, heritage, or awareness observances.
There are many ways to participate in B.R.I.D.G.E. events and programs. Together, we build a stronger, more inclusive Augusta Health.