Texas Independence Day

American  

noun

1. March 2, observed in Texas as the anniversary of the declaration in 1836 of the independence of Texas from Mexico and also as the birthday of Sam Houston.

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Example Sentences

March 2 was Texas Independence Day and the museum celebrated with a chili supper, music and Texas trivia.

From Washington Times

Its recent Texas event took place in Fort Worth on Friday, Texas Independence Day, and Saturday, when a free concert, with free food and beer, was held at its brewery there.

From New York Times

Texas Independence Day, 2 March, is still an annual state holiday.

From The Guardian

The measure approved Tuesday would allow counties to permit fireworks sales for Texas Independence Day on March 2 and San Jacinto Day celebrations April.

From Washington Times

But we celebrate every year Texas Independence Day because of Sam Houston’s victory.”

From Washington Post