Go Skateboarding Day
About Go Skateboarding Day
When is Go Skateboarding Day? This holiday is always observed on June 21
Grab your skateboard and hit the sidewalk (or road), as today is Go Skateboarding Day, a June 21 holiday. This is a popular sport, that just about anyone can enjoy. It has gained significant popularity. In 2020, skateboarding became an Olympic event in the summer games in Tokyo, Japan
It should come as no surprise that this sport originated on the west coast of the U.S. Skateboards first appeared in the 1940s. It quickly gained popularity across the U.S. It has gained popularity worldwide. A skateboard is a popular gift for Christmas and birthdays.
Go Skateboarding Day was created to make this sport more accessible to everyone and to make it popular worldwide. On this date, the IASC annually holds events in major cities around the world.
How to Participate in Go Skateboarding Day
- Go skateboarding.
- Buy a new skateboard.
- Watch an event.
Participating with a friend will make the day even more pleasurable.
Today's Quote
“A happy life consist not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships.” – – Helen Keller
History and Origin of Go Skateboarding Day
This special day was created in 2004 by Don Brown of California and the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC).
June 21 was selected as the date to celebrate this special event, as it is the longest day of the year…. more time to spend on your skateboard!
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