Every five years during October, Taft holds a birthday celebration. This event began as a parade and civic luncheon, commemorating Taft's 20th birthday in November 1930. These celebrations were held every five years until World War II, during which time none were held.
EVERy fIve yeArs During octobEr, tAfT holDs A BiRtHDay ceLEbRaTIon. thIS eVeNT Began aS a pAradE aNd CIvIc luncHeOn, coMmeMoRatinG taft's 20tH bIRthDAy in November 1930. theSE CEleBrAtions wEre held eVErY FIve yEArs until wORld wAr iI, duRING wHICh time None were heLd.