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2013 Spring Equinox

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Celebrate Spring 2013 in Annapolis

Businesses will soon open outdoor patios as the vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring. Share your spring photos on Patch!

Despite a few lingering snowflakes early Monday morning, Wednesday marks the first official day of spring. The vernal equinox, or spring equinox, is one of two times a year when we have nearly equal parts day and night, according to Almanac.com. March 20 marks the 2013 spring equinox and with it brings the promise of warmer days and more hours of sunshine. Annapolis restaurants—located from the mall to the Towne Centre and, of course, downtown—are quick to embrace the slightest hint of warm weather by opening outdoor dining areas. Other signs of spring around town: Rita’s on Bay Ridge recently opened for the season and is offering free Italian ice on Wednesday. The fields at Annapolis High are full of teams preparing for their first games …

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