Happy Columbus Day 2022: Wishes, Celebrations, HD Images & Facts

It’s Columbus Day 2022, and to celebrate, Americans have gathered in NYC to watch the annual Columbus Day parade. This year, however, something is different. The traditional parade floats have been replaced by eco-friendly cars and electric scooters. The highlight of the parade is a large balloon depicting Christopher Columbus sailing toward the New World. But as the balloon nears the end of its tether, it pops, sending confetti streaming down on the disappointed crowd below. What happened to America’s favorite holiday?

Happy Columbus Day 2022! As we celebrate the great explorer Christopher Columbus, we take a look at some wishes, celebrations and HD images of this special day. We also explore some interesting facts about Columbus Day. Read on to find out more!

The United States of America celebrates Christopher Columbus’s arrival to the “New World” on October 12th every year. This federal holiday is known as Columbus Day and is a time to commemorate the achievements of Columbus and his heirs. While some people view this day as a celebration, others believe that it should be replaced with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. No matter how you feel about it, here are some wishes, facts, and HD images to enjoy on Columbus Day 2022.

When is Happy Columbus Day 2022?

In the United States, Columbus Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October. It commemorates Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas in 1492. Many people believe that Christopher Columbus was solely responsible for the discovery of America, but there were many other explorers who came before him. In any case, this holiday is a time to celebrate American culture and history. Wondering when exactly Columbus Day is in 2022? Keep reading to find out.

Day	Date	Year
Monday	October 12	2020
Monday	October 11	2021
Monday	October 10	2022
Monday	October 09	2023

Timeline of Happy Columbus Day 2022:

1920– Columbus Day begins being celebrated annually.
1792– The first Happy Columbus Day celebration is organized by The Society of St. Tammany and held in New York City (300th anniversary of Columbus’ landing).
1892– President Benjamin Harrison issues a proclamation establishing a celebration of Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ landing.
October 12th, 1937– First federal observance of Happy Columbus Day, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1971– Columbus Day becomes a legal federal holiday in the United States. Presidential Proclamation (PL90-363) states that the observance of Columbus Day is always on the second Monday in October.
April 7th, 1907– Colorado becomes the first state to declare Happy Columbus Day a legal holiday.

Happy Columbus Day 2022 Greetings Messages:

“Discoveries are the reason that today we find ourselves living in a big world, full of diversities and beauties….. Wishing you a very Happy Columbus Day Greetings Messages…”
“Cheers to Columbus for discovering the most amazing country in this world but he will definitely be surprised with Happy Columbus Day 2022 Wishes Messages…”
“Columbus Day will always have a special place in every American citizen’s heart because it was on this 1. glorious day we were discovered….. Happy Columbus Day Status Messages to you…”
“I wish we were also born in times when there were undiscovered countries and we were also associated the same way…..Best wishes on Happy Columbus Day 2022 to you…”

Happy Columbus Day 2022 Slogans:

“We all have a Columbus inside us, but we all need to find him and become a success…”
“Every ship that ever came to America got its charts from Columbus…. Cheers to Columbus…”
“Let us thank Columbus for discovering America and giving the world its one of the most powerful countries…”
“Columbus was a man of skills who had the investigating nature of today’s man of science…”

Happy Columbus Day 2022 Wishes, Status, Sayings

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes…” ~ Marcel Proust
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for…” ~ John A. Shedd
“Let’s celebrate Columbus Day by drinking Sangria, getting lost, and stealing someone’s stuff
Columbus gave the world another world
“Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed as
“your priorities change, a new one added, and others dropped…
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes…” ~ Marcel Proust
“Perhaps, after all, America never has been discovered. I myself would say that it had merely been detected.” ~ Oscar Wilde
“What a pity, when Christopher Columbus discovered America, that he ever mentioned it…”
“One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time…” ~ André Gide
“America’s one of the finest countries anyone ever stole…” ~ Bobcat Goldthwait

Happy Columbus Day 2022 Quotes:

“Discovering something new is the attribute of the dare hearted….. Let us be more adventurous like Columbus….. Best wishes on Happy Columbus Day 2022…”
“Columbus Day is not only about discovering America but it is about celebrating the energy in man to always look for something new…” Happy Columbus Day 2022
“Let us celebrate Columbus Day with a promise to find the hidden Columbus in ourselves who lived a thrilling and adventurous life…” Columbus Day 2022
“You never know what your discoveries can give to the world…. Happy Columbus Day 2022…”

Columbus Day 2022 WhatsApp & Facebook Status Messages

“Columbus is an inspiration for all of us…. Let’s inspire by him and celebrate Columbus Day..”
“Sending my best wishes on Happy Columbus Day 2022 to you….. May you become as adventurous imaginative and intelligent as Columbus Day 2022..”
“Let us celebrate Happy Columbus Day by taking inspiration from Columbus to have a life different from the league..”
“Take new challenges, keep pushing your boundaries and you can also become a Columbus with your hard work…”