Mario Day

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 Shigeru Miyamoto especially for Nintendo. He first appeared in the game in 1981. Gradually, the series of games about the adventures of the merry plumber evolved, and in 1983, his partner Luigi, who is also his younger brother, was introduced. Today, we can safely declare the creation of an entire universe of Mario, which is popular throughout the world.

Interesting Facts

• The Super Mario Bros. game series is valued all over the world and has already acquired cult status. In 2014, Nintendo introduced a special stand on which you could place special character toys from the Mario universe and use them to control the characters in the game.
• A video game adaptation was attempted in 1993. However, the film failed at the box office. True fans, however, are advised to appreciate it.
• 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 in 2025?

Mario Day is observed on March 10 each year.

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