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National Pet Day was founded in 2006 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige to celebrate companion animals of all species and spotlight the millions of pets waiting in U.S. shelters. National Parkinson’s Day marks April 11, 1755, the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, who first described the “shaking palsy” in his 1817 Essay on the Shaking Palsy. National Cheese Fondue Day celebrates the Swiss communal dish of melted Gruyère and Emmental in white wine, which became a U.S. dinner party staple after the 1964 World’s Fair. Barbershop Quartet Day honors the a cappella four-part harmony tradition born in American barbershops of the late 19th century. A shelter tag, a tremor, melted cheese, and four voices.
All Holidays On April 11
National Pet Day
Anniversary of the Battle of Rivas
Barbershop Quartet Day
Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
National Eight Track Tape Day
National Marketing Operations Appreciation Day
National Parkinson’s Day
National Poutine Day
National Ranch Water Day
National Submarine Day
About April 11
April 11 Q&As
What is the most popular holiday on April 11?
On April 11, National Pet Day is the most widely recognized U.S. animal observance, founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige. National Parkinson’s Day is the most globally observed health awareness day, and National Cheese Fondue Day is the most popular food observance on the date.
What animal holidays are on April 11?
April 11 includes National Pet Day, founded in 2006 to spotlight shelter adoption and celebrate companion animals, and Dog Therapy Appreciation Day, which honors certified therapy dogs that visit hospitals and schools to reduce anxiety and promote healing.
What health awareness days are on April 11?
April 11 includes National Parkinson’s Day, which marks Dr. James Parkinson’s 1755 birthday and honors those living with the disorder he first described in 1817, and Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse, which drives coordinated international action against child sexual exploitation.