Season: Summer (in the Northern hemisphere)
Zodiac Signs: Cancer & Leo
Birthstone: Ruby
Flowers: Larkspur & Water Lily
July holidays, observances & happenings:
'Dog days of Summer'
the dreaded Summer school for some American students
"fence month" in England, the closed period of deer hunting ends July 9
mid-July: Major League Baseball All-Star Game (on a Tuesday)
7/1 Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
7/1 Canada Day
7/1 Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day
7/1 Independence Day in Somalia
7/3 Feast Day of Saint Thomas the Apostle
7/3 Independence Day in Belarus
7/4 Independence Day {"4th of July"}, USA
7/4 Filipino-American Friendship Day
7/5 Independence Day in Venezuela
7/5 Independence Day in Algeria
7/9 Independence Day in Argentina
7/7 Tanabata in Japan ("Make-a-wish" celebration)
7/10 Independence Day in the Bahamas
7/12 Battle of the Boyne/Orangemen's Day in Northern Ireland
7/14 Bastille Day (France)
7/20 Independence Day in Columbia
7/21 Independence Day/National Day in Belgium
7/24 Pioneer Day in Utah, USA
7/25 Feast Day of Saint James
7/26 Independence Day in the Maldives
7/28 Independence Day in Peru
7/30 Independence Day in Vanuatu
7/31 Throne Day in Morocco
... and many festivals, fairs, parades, field days, road races, antique shows, car shows, craft shows, farmers markets, fireworks, outdoor concerts, etc. July is also a great month for camping, going to the beach or amusement park, weddings & showers, and just enjoying the great outdoors!
