When is National Walk On Stilts Day?

Thursday July 27th

On July 27, it is National Walk on Stilts Day, so many people are getting taller while walking around each year. To participate in the fun, get a pair of stilts for yourself, find your equilibrium, and start practicing.

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"Walking stilts are poles with steps for the feet to stand on and straps to tie them to the legs for the purpose of walking when elevated above a normal height."

  • Stilt-walking today, an ancient craft, is most commonly seen at the circus, in festivals, at street fairs, and parades
  • Stilt-walking was widespread in Ancient Greece as far back as the 6th century BC, according to Archaeological ruins