March 11
311 Day
A fan observance on March 11 featuring marathon concerts by the rock band 311, honoring their music and dedicated fanbase with extended sets and rare performances.
311 (band)
Event Origin
The American rock band 311 created 311 Day with the first event at the State Palace Theatre in New Orleans on March 11, 2000, featuring a 47-song marathon set lasting 3 hours and 11 minutes, celebrating the band's name matching the 3/11 date with extended fan concerts.
Introduction
Get ready to celebrate 311 Day on March 11! This day of celebration honors the Omaha-based band 311, who have been making music since 1988. The date was chosen to honor the band's popular song "311" from their 1995 self-titled album. On this special day, fans of 311 come together around the world and show their love for the band by attending concerts and listening to their favorite songs.
311 Day Timeline
How to Celebrate 311 Day
1
Organize a 311 tribute band
Gather your friends and family, pick up some instruments and get ready to rock out to 311 hits like “Down”, “Amber”, and “Beautiful Disaster”. If you need help getting the lyrics down, there are plenty of online resources.
2
Hold a 311 karaoke night
If you don’t have a full band together, gather your friends and family for an evening of singing along to 311 classics. Make sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks to go around.
3
Create 311 themed decorations
Making or purchasing 311 themed decorations like balloons, banners and posters is an easy way to show your love for the band. You can even make some homemade decorations with construction paper and glitter.
4
Throw a 311 themed party
Invite all your friends over for a night of celebrating all things 311! Ask everyone to dress up in 311 related costumes, play their favorite songs, and organize some fun activities such as trivia games or karaoke contests.
5
Visit a local 311 concert
If their tour schedule allows it, why not travel to see the band perform? There's nothing quite like experiencing one of their iconic concerts in person.
Why 311 Day is Important
It allows people to access help
311 Day encourages those in need of assistance to seek out accessible help. It provides a platform for those who may not have support systems or access to traditional resources to get the help they need. Furthermore, 311 services can provide invaluable information regarding community programs and local service providers that can be utilized by all citizens.
It connects civilian communities
By providing a localized system of connection, 311 Day helps build stronger relationships within townships and neighbourhoods. It encourages those living in the same areas to work together towards common goals while simultaneously increasing efficiency associated with civic activities such as organizing neighbourhood clean up events and other community outreach initiatives.
It promotes public safety
Finally, 311 Day is an important tool for promoting public safety. By using this network, citizens are able to easily alert government services about potential emergency situations such as fires, floods, crime or vandalism activity, ensuring that response teams are quickly dispatched in order to handle these matters swiftly and efficiently.
Holiday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Saturday | |
| 2024 | Monday | |
| 2025 | Tuesday | |
| 2026 | Wednesday | |
| 2027 | Thursday |
