ZIP Code Day is a fun day celebrating the numbers used for addresses in the United States, called ZIP codes. Each place has a different ZIP code that helps mail get to the right spot. On July 1st, ZIP Code Day marks the anniversary of when these numbers started being used in 1963. People enjoy learning about how ZIP codes help us send letters and packages quickly and correctly. Some might even play games or do activities to remember how important these little numbers are in helping us communicate and stay connected with friends and family around the country.
How to celebrate ZIP Code Day?
On ZIP Code Day, you can celebrate by making a fun craft about your own ZIP Code! Cut out big numbers that match your ZIP Code and decorate them with bright colors or stickers. You could also bake cookies or a cake in the shape of your numbers. Have a scavenger hunt around your neighborhood, finding spots that relate to different numbers in your ZIP Code. Invite friends for a picnic where everyone can share stories about places in their own ZIP Codes. Capture these fun moments by taking photos, and maybe even make a scrapbook with all the shared memories.
Where ZIP Code Day is celebrated?
- - United States