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Get ready to flamingle and celebrate Pink Flamingo Day on June 23! These iconic birds have been a symbol of kitschy fun since the 1950s, when they became popular lawn ornaments. But did you know that they are actually native to the Caribbean and South America? Despite their tropical origins, they have become a beloved pop culture icon all over the world. So let's raise our pink plastic flamingos high and honor these funky creatures on their special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1830s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Scientific Description of Flamingos</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pink flamingos, known scientifically as Phoenicopterus ruber, were first described by zoologists in the early 19th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of the Pink Lawn Flamingo</div><div class='timeline-text'>Don Featherstone designed the plastic pink flamingo lawn ornament for Union Products, igniting a kitschy lawn décor trend.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peak Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pink lawn flamingos saw their peak popularity in the United States during the postwar boom of the 1960s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></dclass="br"iv><dclass="br"iv class='timeline-right'><dclass="br"iv class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Alice in Wonderland Revival</dclass="br"iv><dclass="br"iv class='timeline-text'>Disney's re-release of Alice in Wonderland, featuring flamingos as quirky croquet mallets, reignited interest in the birds.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Don Featherstone's Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Don Featherstone, creator of the pink lawn flamingo, received the Ig Nobel Art Prize in recognition of his cultural contribution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inaugural Pink Flamingo Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Pink Flamingo Day was celebrated, marking an annual event to appreciate these vibrant and iconic birds.</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'>Throw a pink flamingo-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a fun and colorful party dedicated to the iconic pink flamingo! Decorate with pink and flamingo-themed decorations, serve drinks in flamingo-shaped glasses, and have everyone dress up in their best flamingo-inspired outfits.</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 zoo or wildlife park</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate Pink Flamingo Day by visiting a zoo or wildlife park that has flamingos. You can observe these beautiful birds in their natural habitat and learn more about them.</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'>Create flamingo-inspired crafts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get crafty and make some fun flamingo-inspired projects, such as paper plate masks, tissue paper pom-poms, or painted rocks. These can be great decorations for your party or just a fun activity to do on Pink Flamingo Day.</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'>Watch a movie or documentary about flamingos</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends or family and watch a movie or documentary about flamingos. This is a great way to learn more about these unique birds and appreciate their beauty.</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'>Make pink flamingo-themed treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative in the kitchen and make some delicious treats inspired by pink flamingos, such as pink lemonade cupcakes, flamingo-shaped cookies, or fruit skewers with pink fruits like strawberries and watermelon.</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'>It's a fun and quirky holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pink Flamingo Day is not your typical holiday - it's playful, lighthearted and full of personality. It celebrates the whimsical nature of these iconic birds and reminds us to embrace our own unique qualities!</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'>Flamingos are fascinating creatures</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Did you know that flamingos can stand on one leg for hours at a time? Or that their feathers get their pink color from the foods they eat? Pink Flamingo Day is a great opportunity to learn more about these interesting birds and appreciate them even more!</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'>It's a chance to dress up in pink and be flamboyant</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What better way to celebrate Pink Flamingo Day than by donning some pink clothes, accessorizing with feather boas and strutting your stuff like a flamboyant flamingo? It's a day to let loose and have some fun!</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'>Flamingos are not naturally pink</h3><p class='facts-content'>The pink shade of a flamingo's feathers is a result of their diet rich in beta-carotene, found in the algae and crustaceans they eat. In the wild, the intensity of their color can range from pale pink to vivid red or orange.</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'>Flamingos engage in group dancing</h3><p class='facts-content'>In courting rituals, flamingos perform synchronized dancing where they twist their necks, march, and preen together. This flamboyant dance can involve hundreds or even thousands of flamingos at once.</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'>A flock of flamingos is known as a "flamboyance"</h3><p class='facts-content'>This fitting term captures both the brightly colored appearance and the gregarious nature of these birds.</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'>Flamingos have the longest neck and legs in relation to body size of any bird</h3><p class='facts-content'>These proportionally long appendages aid them in feeding in deep water and spotting predators from far away.</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'>Flamingos tend to favor standing on one leg</h3><p class='facts-content'>The reason for this common behavior is not fully understood, but it could be to conserve body heat, as tucking a leg under the body can help to keep it warm.</p></div></div>
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