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Get ready to enjoy the deliciousness of National Hoagie Day on May 5! This day is a celebration of one of the most iconic sandwiches ever created. Hoagies are believed to have originated in Philadelphia during World War I, when Italian immigrants started making these tasty treats for dock workers in South Philly. Nowadays, hoagies can be found all around the world and come with dozens of different toppings and fillings.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Hoagie</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first version of the hoagie is believed to have been created by Italian immigrants in Philadelphia for dock workers during World War I.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spread Across America</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularity of hoagies spread across the United States in the post-WWII era, with various regions developing their own variants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hoagies Go Commercial</div><div class='timeline-text'>National food chains, such as Subway and Quiznos, introduced their versions of the hoagie, helping popularize the sandwich on a national scale.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official State Sandwich</div><div class='timeline-text'>The hoagie is declared the official sandwich of Philadelphia, further cementing its cultural significance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Hoagie Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Hoagie Day is officially established on May 5, to honor and celebrate this beloved sandwich.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own hoagie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start by grabbing a fresh hoagie roll, and loading it up with your favorite ingredients. Fill it with meats and cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, or whatever you like. Add some spices or condiments if you want to give it an extra kick.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local deli</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you don't feel like making your own hoagie, head over to your favorite deli and order one. You can get as creative as you want with the ingredients, and let the experts do the work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a hoagie party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a hoagie party! Set out all of the fixings for everyone to make their own sandwiches. It's sure to be a fun time for all involved.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a bake sale</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bake some delicious hoagie rolls and sell them at a local market or festival. This is a great way to spread awareness of National Hoagie Day while also raising money for a good cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a movie about hoagies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a classic movie that features hoagies, such as “Hoosiers” or “The Great Outdoors” and watch it with friends or family. This is a great way to bond over the love of hoagies!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hoagies are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hoagies are a classic sandwich option that can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. You can keep it simple with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, or you can go all out and add salami, ham, and peppers for a more flavorful experience. No matter what kind of hoagie you make, it's sure to satisfy!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>You can customize your hoagie</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When it comes to making the perfect hoagie, the possibilities are endless. You can mix and match toppings and sauces until you find the right combination for your taste buds. And even if you don't like everything on the menu, you can customize your order to get exactly what you want!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hoagies are great for sharing</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hoagies are an ideal meal solution when dining with friends or family. They can easily be split into multiple portions so everyone in the group gets a bite - no arguing over who got the bigger half! Hoagies are also great for parties, gatherings, or simply as a quick bite.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hoagie Day's Date Has Italian Significance</h3><p class='facts-content'>Interestingly, National Hoagie Day, celebrated on May 5, coincides with the Italian holiday of Festa della Liberazione, or Liberation Day, celebrating the end of the German occupation during World War II.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hoagies at The Oscars</h3><p class='facts-content'>When Philadelphia native Bradley Cooper attended the Oscars in 2019, his mother brought homemade hoagies for everyone. A true Philadelphian family!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>No Official Recipe</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite the hoagie being Philadelphia's official sandwich, there's no uniform recipe for making one. This allows for limitless creativity and individual preference in the creation process.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World's Largest Hoagie Record</h3><p class='facts-content'>The largest hoagie ever made was 734 feet long and was assembled in 1998 at the Salumeria Italiana market in Boston. It took three hours to construct this monstrous sandwich!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Hoagie's Many Names</h3><p class='facts-content'>Depending on where you are in the U.S., you could be ordering a "sub", a "grinder", or a "hero", but in Philadelphia, it's always going to be a "hoagie".</p></div></div>
National Hoagie Day is celebrated on May 5th every year. In 2024, National Hoagie Day will occur on a Sunday.
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