Just like with birthdays, there are usually some kind of holiday to look forward to! Some are both well known and widely celebrated, while others are diverse and attract less attention. The great thing about holidays is that they can make outstanding social media content, especially if we can relate our posts to the products and balloon decor that we offer. These types of posts tend to generate many “likes” and they can be some of the easiest posts you will create all year.
To help you get started, I have highlighted a selection of holidays that occur in July, August, and September 2023. Please feel free to use any of this information to help you with your social media posts.
- 17th July 2023
- 😀😍😎 World Emoji Day #WorldEmojiDay
World Emoji Day is an unofficial (social media) holiday. The purpose of World Emoji Day is to promote the use of emojis and spread the enjoyment that they bring to those around us. 
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- 16th July 2023
- 🍦🍨 National Ice Cream Day (Third Sunday in July) #IceCreamDay
- History of Ice Cream Day
We have US President Reagan to thank for Ice Cream Day. He wanted to commemorate the treat that more than 90 percent of the population in the United States enjoy, and so he decided he would decree a day for ice cream. He did so in 1984. Doing this actually ended up glorifying the dairy industry in the United States, and so it probably does not come as any surprise for you to learn that Amercans eat more gallons of ice cream per year than anywhere else in the world. 
Money can't buy happinessbut it can buy Ice Cream!
And that's almost the same thing !
For more inspiration check out: "Ice Cream Theme Party Decor Ideas"
- 4th August 2023
- 🍺 International Beer Day (First Friday in August) #InternationalBeerDay
- This is a celebration on the first Friday of every August founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California by Jesse Avshalomov. It celebrates those responsible for brewing and serving beer, and helps to unite the world under the banner of the beloved brew, by celebrating the beers of all nations together on a single day.
If you would like to learn how to create this fabulous Beer Sculpture check out:
Cheers! Beer Mug
- Size and shape: 35"
- Package item #: 23488
Cheers! Learn How to "Craft a Brew" with Nick Anderson, CBA! With a Great Video Tutorial!
Beer Fest Balloon Sculpture by Nick Anderson - 10th August 2023
- 🦁 World Lion Day #WorldLionDay
- Was created with the aim to raise awareness and gather support for lion conservation. The big cat is listed as an endangered species in the IUCN Red List.
Lion CubDesigner name: Stephanie Morace, Balloonatics of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA, USA- Fun facts about lions:
- Lions are the only cats that live in groups.
- A group, or pride, can be up to 30 lions, depending on how much food and water is available.
- Female lions are the main hunters.
- A lion's roar can be heard up to eight kilometres away.
- Lions scent mark their territory, using their wee to create a border.
Lovable Lion
- Size and shape: 29"
- Package item #: 16154
- 12th August 2023
- 🐘 World Elephant Day #WorldElephantDay
On August 12, 2012, the inaugural World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we balance on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent creature. - Write a poem about elephants and share it on your blog or on World Elephant Day's Facebook. Sign the pledge to support a world that protects elephants, wildlife, and their habitat. Donate money to an elephant organisation working to conserve and protect the elephant population.
- https://worldelephantday.org/take-action
Decorated Elephant
An elephant sculpture inspired by the Indian Elephant Festival.
Designer name: Vadim Shushkanov, CBA, Moscow, Russia
- 4th September 2023
- National Wildlife Day #NationalWildlifeDay
National Wildlife Day encourages awareness of preservation and conservation efforts for the many endangered species that we share our planet with. This day should be used to not only celebrate the many beautiful animals on our planet, but to also generate awareness and action towards ensuring these animals have a safe place to live and call home going into the future. 
- 8th September 2023(USA)
- Stand Up to Cancer Day (Second Friday in September) #KissCancerGoodbye #SU2C
Awareness Ribbon
Designer name: Lisa Swiger, CBA, Blooming Balloons
- Started in 2008, this day is part of the foundation Stand Up to Cancer’s overall movement to fund innovative cancer treatments to help patients and their families.
Never Give Up
Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA
- 19th September 2023
- Talk Like a Pirate Day #TalkLikeAPirateDay
Talk Like a Pirate Day is a not-so-serious holiday that encourages all of us to talk like a pirate in celebration of the (heavily romanticised version) Golden Age of Piracy. 
Quick Link Pirate Ship
Designer name: Dante Longhi, CBA, Dream Factory Balloons, Kenilworth, NJ, USA
- Here are some words and phrases you can use to participate in this day:
- Ahoy - hello
Avast ye! - Stop you!; pay attention!
Blimey - something said when one is in a state of surprise
Heave ho - instruction to put some strength into whatever one is doing
Savvy? - a question that means, “Do you understand?”
Shiver me timbers! - an expression used to show shock or disbelief
Sink me! - an exclamation of great surprise
Yo ho ho - possibly from yo-heave-ho, a chant when doing strenuous work, but also can be used to call attention to the speaker-bilge
Twisted Pirate and friends
Designer name: Bob Armstrong, CBA, Doctor Bob's Balloons Unlimited, Fiona Fisher, CBA, Worldwide Balloon Décor, Shirley Ray, CBA, Leeds, UK
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Pirate Party Towers & ArchDesigner name: Sue Bowler, CBA, Balloon Art by Sue Bowler, Oxfordshire, UK |