The Cherokee National Holiday was first held in 1953 to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution. With its array of entertainment, cultural and athletic events, it has grown into one of the largest festivals in Oklahoma, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the world. Look for a variety of sporting events, arts and crafts, shopping, activities for the kids and the annual Cherokee National Holiday parade and powwow at this weekend-long event. <a href="http://www.cherokee.org/AboutTheNation/NationalHoliday/30856/Information.aspx">Click here for a full schedule of Cherokee National Holiday events</a>.