May 2017 Holidays, Observances and Awareness Dates: Plan Your Promotions!

May is not all about brilliant spring colors, pleasant weather and top to the brim outdoor fun. This month also holds the rare distinction of having some of the best and the most interesting events and festivals to celebrate as well.

Here is a quick guide on some of the event that are lined up for May, which will be useful for businesses looking for a unique themed promotion.

May 5th is Cinco de Mayo

Celebrated to commemorate the Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, this event will also make a great celebration of the heritage of the Mexican people. As per the census figures of July 2015, 11.1% of the United States’ population comprise of Mexican Americans, which makes Cinco de Mayo a popular event in the country. Businesses who wish to reach out to the Mexican customers or wish to bring in a Mexican promotional theme can consider some of these custom gifts. No Mexican celebration can be complete without these noisy toys of maracas, so is Cinco De Mayo. Choose from a range of custom maracas models to add a buzz to your promotions.Personalize these with your message to leave a lasting impression.

Another interesting gift idea would be these custom martini glasses. Every time your recipients raise a toast to the Mexican victory and legacy, your brand will grab their attention and will make part of their happy memories. Face paint and tattoos will be another fun gift idea to add a splash of colors and Mexican vibrancy to your promotions. Your recipients will surely love these and your brand recall will get a surge.

May 16th is Drawing Day

Bring out the dormant artist in every one of us by celebrating Drawing Day. Schools, colleges and work places can all organize drawing competitions to encourage everyone to fine hone their artistic skills. Businesses like arts and crafts stores, painting schools and school supply stores can also soak up the fun and colors of this day by offering free gifts like crayons, color pencils and more that will give their recipients and added reason to think seriously about making a drawing that they have been putting off for a long time!

May 19th is May Ray Day

May Ray Day celebrates turning of the seasons and the rich scents of spring flowers and the warmth of a sunny day. It is a perfect day for businesses to encourage their employees or customers to hit outdoors and soak up the sun. Some of the custom gifts that go well with the theme include sunglasses that will keep out the UV rays without robbing off the fun and colors of the outdoors, can coolers for those refreshing sips of chilled drinks on a hot day or the good old hats and caps that will prevent the heat loss and keep people well shielded. We have a lot more!

May 25th is Towel Day

We all carry towels to work, picnics and while travelling as it will enable you to handle anything that a bad day throws at you. From wiping those sweaty foreheads to keeping the pollen away from the sensitive nostrils or wiping your shoe or bag in the golf course, these nondescript towels can do a lot of things that you might not have even thought about. Check out our range of custom towels for sports fields, the beach, golf greens or just another rough day out in all possible fabric choices for you to celebrate this day in style and to get your message out!

The month of May has a lot more popular and lesser known events, which will give all the business owners a wonderful opportunity to be part of a theme and a social cause while they promote their brands. Shop right away!

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