Texas Celebrations

What is Día de los Muertos?

• A day to honor loved ones who have died

• A day to celebrate Halloween

• A day to honor famous people

• A day to celebrate birthdays

What is Juneteenth also known as?

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Memorial Day

• Emancipation Day

Where is the North Texas Irish Festival held?

• San Antonio

• Galveston

• Hidalgo

• Dallas

What is the purpose of the Folklife festival?

• To celebrate American history

• To celebrate diverse cultures in Texas

• To celebrate modern art

• To celebrate international cuisine

What is the main focus of the Westfest celebration?

• Czech heritage

• Scottish heritage

• African American heritage

• Mexican heritage

What is the significance of Borderfest?

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

• To celebrate the 4th of July

• To celebrate the history of Texas

• To celebrate the culture of one country each year

What is the purpose of Juneteenth celebrations?

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

• To honor the history and freedom of enslaved African Americans

• To honor the history of Texas

• To celebrate the 4th of July

What is the main attraction of the North Texas Irish Festival?

• Art and crafts exhibitions

• Chinese lion dances

• Irish stew and soda bread

• Carnivals and parades

What is the significance of the Chamber of Commerce festival in Hidalgo?

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

• To bring people of different cultures together

• To celebrate the 4th of July

• To honor the history of Texas

What is the purpose of the Institute of Texan Cultures Folklife festival?

• To celebrate modern art

• To celebrate international cuisine

• To celebrate American history

• To help cultures continue their customs