What is Loyalty Day and why does only one Oregon city still celebrate it?

Two PNW cities, including one in WA, celebrate different kind of May Day — 'Loyalty Day'

The concept of a Loyalty Day gained popularity throughout the U.S. during the Cold War era of the late 1940s and early 1950s. In a few spots, it has stuck.

What is Loyalty Day and why does only one Oregon city still celebrate it?

In many countries, the first of May is International Workers Day, a holiday commemorating the working class and the gains of the labor movement. But in the United States, this day is officially a federal holiday known as Loyalty Day — and Newport, Oregon is one of the few cities that celebrates it.

Loyalty and royalty — Oregon Coast TODAY

Newport celebrates Loyalty Days come reign or shine Just as the land and sea are close neighbors in Newport, the annual Loyalty Days and Seafair Festivals are partner events.The 68th annual Loyalty Days, this Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, is celebrated throughout town, with the main attraction being the parade that proudly perambulates down Highway 101.Friday events begin at the Newport 60+ Activity Center, where veterans of all ages are in…