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When is Cesar Chávez Day? Are banks, USPS closed? Why the holiday is celebrated
César Chávez Day honors the late Mexican American civil rights activist who dedicated his life to advocating for farmworkers' rights, fair wages, and better working conditions.
What’s closed for César Chávez Day, on March 31, in the Los Angeles area
Los Angeles city and county offices and libraries are closed on March 31 in observance of César Chávez Day. California state offices are closed on March 31 in observance of César Chávez Day. For ...
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‘The fight Chavez started is more important than ever’: Hundreds march in S.F.’s Cesar Chavez Day parade
San Francisco celebrated Cesar Chavez Day 2025 with a parade and festival honoring farmworkers, labor rights, and community ...
Fort Worth considers recognizing Cesar Chavez Day, but it could cost the city $3.4 million
An informal report found that establishing Cesar Chavez Day would cost the city $3.4 million. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ...
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Fort Worth official wants to make Cesar Chavez Day a paid holiday. It would cost $3.4M
In an effort to honor Latino history and further representation across the city, Fort Worth City Council member Carlos Flores ...
On Cesar Chávez Day, farmworkers remember a leader who rose 'between the field furrows'
Farmworkers in San Luis remember the legacy of Cesar Chávez. In 2000, Congress made March 31 the commemoration date for the ...
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Thousands march on Cesar Chavez Day for immigrant rights in Central California
Thousands of workers from across the state marched Monday in Delano in Kern County on Cesar Chavez Day in solidarity with immigrant workers who denounce the Trump administration’s mass ...
Teenager dies more than a week after he was shot at Cesar Chavez Park in Phoenix
The shooting was April 1, 2025, Phoenix police said, but the boy died April 12 after remaining in critical condition for more ...