Joggers enjoy the sunshine as they run next to the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio. (Jay LaPrete/AP)In 1992, an 88-acre park a couple of miles from downtown Columbus, Ohio, transformed into a floral wonderland. But this year, the explorer’s namesake city in Ohio is saving a little money: Columbus has canceled its observation of Columbus Day altogether. “We chose to close on Veterans Day instead of Columbus Day to honor those who have served our country,” Davis said, adding that this will be the first year Columbus closes for Veterans Day on Nov. 12. Cincinnati is among the most recent jurisdictions to rename the holiday Indigenous Peoples Day this year after two failed attempts.

Source: Washington Post October 08, 2018 10:28 UTC