International Walk and Bike to School Day
International Walk and Bike to School Day is held on October 4. The first Wednesday in October. This event in the first decade of the month October is annual. 
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It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration – with record breaking participation – each October.
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