Mario Day is an annual American holiday celebrating the hilarious Italian plumber Mario, who has become a massive phenomenon. This is the famous Nintendo character from the platform game of the same name. It is celebrated on March 10.
History
Mario Day has been celebrated for at least 15 years, but the holiday only gained official status in 2016. It was approved by Nintendo itself. On this day, there are various events dedicated to Mario, games can be purchased at discounts, special game events are created and more.
The character Mario was created by game designer Segiru Miyamoto especially for Nintendo. He first appeared in the game in 1981. Gradually the series of games about the adventures of a merry plumber evolved, in 1983, there was his partner Luigi, who is also his younger brother. Today we can already safely declare the creation of an entire universe of Mario, which is popular throughout the world.
Interesting facts
- Super Mario Bros. game series is valued all over the world and has already acquired the status of a cult. In 2014, Nintendo introduced a special stand on which you could mark up special character toys from the Mario universe and use them to control the characters in the game.
- A video game was attempted to be adapted in 1993. However, the film failed at the box office. True fans, however, are advised to appreciate.
- A big Mario toy was spotted at the 2016 Olympics.
How to celebrate
Play the legendary Super Mario Bros. video game series and find out more interesting information about the Mario character on the Internet. Read comic books about the character or buy stuffed animals.
Tell us about Mario Day on social networks. Let more people know about him.
When is Mario Day celebrated in 2024?
Mario Day is observed on March 10 each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Sunday | March | 10 | 2024 |
| Monday | March | 10 | 2025 |
