| Pioneer Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Pioneer Day |
| Observed by | Chicoans |
| Type | local, historical, cultural |
| Date | First Saturday in May |
| 2009 date | May 2 |
| 2010 date | May 1 |
| Celebrations | Pioneer Day Parade |
Pioneer Days is the historical name of an annual community event in Chico, California celebrated the week prior to Pioneer Day, the first Saturday in May. Chico has a history of 'May Day Parades' dating back to the late 1800's.
In 1917, the first parade that would later come to be called the Pioneer Day Parade was held on the downtown streets of Chico as a celebration of Chico Normal School's Senior Day. This tradition would continue as a celebration of local heritage under various names including Rancho Chico Days, and Celebration of People.
In 1987 Playboy Magazine named Chico State the "Number One Party School" in the nation. Students rioted, burning structures and cars. In one instance, rioters lit a garbage can on fire near student housing, then pushed the burning inferno next to the gas mains in an attempt to cause an explosion and death. The long celebrated Pioneer Days was ended by the University as it became a liability rather than a celebration. Stupid drunk and drugged people ruined it for the future generations. The tradition was never again revived.
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