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Victory Day: 18 May 2010 Victory Day is celebrated as a holiday in Canada.
Victoria Day in Canada is a national holiday and is celebrated on the Monday before or 24th May in honor of the birthday of Queen Victoria and the reigning sovereign. Victoria Day officially celebrated widely across the country in various forms and brands celebration is Beginning of the summer. The birthday of the monarch was a day of celebration, long before the Federation. The Parliament of the Province of Canada has a system in 1834, the recognition of the 24th May, as the Queens birthday. It was found that, on that day in 1854 was the 35th Birthday of Queen Victoria.
Victoria Day History After the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, 24 May was declared Empire Day, and the ruling princes celebrated their birthdays on different dates. The Governor-General of the Council drew Empire Day on Monday before 24 May 1952 then the following year it was Commonwealth Day, which he then moved to the second Monday in March, 24 May leave, to remain only as Victoria Day.
Victoria Day traditions and activities on Victoria Day Official Protocol dictates that the Royal Union flag be flown from sunrise in order at all federal buildings, airports, military bases and any Crown property sunset throughout the country. Several cities hold parades, Victoria of the most prominent. Other Celebration consist of evening fireworks and as this is a long weekend, many Canadians head for the parks and beaches have a relaxing day from work and school.
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