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===Canthan New Year===
On January 31st, at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT), [[Cantha]] begins a weeklong [[Canthan New Year|celebration]] with festive item [[drop]]s and games in [[Shing Jea Boardwalk]]. It all culminates on February 6th with a feast for the celestial visitor, every three hours starting at 12:01 AM Pacific. For more information, visit www.guildwars.com. {{sic|Unlike other special event announcements, the 'www.guildwars.com' text here isn't linked.
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===Lucky Treats Week===
Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on March 14th, [[Shamrock Ale]] and [[Four-Leaf Clover|Four-Leaf CLovers]] {{sic|The 'L' in 'CLovers' is capitalized}} start [[drop]]ping throughout [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]]. Be sure to gather all the green you can before [[Lucky Treats Week]] ends at Noon Pacific, March 21st. Go fast, adventurers, and may the wind be always at your back! {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:April Fools' Day}} | {{#var:spacer}}
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===Sweet Treats Week===
[[Sweet Treats Week]] is upon us. You have from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on April 10th until Noon Pacific on April 17th to load up on springtime goodies. [[Chocolate Bunny|Chocolate Bunnies]] and [[Golden Egg]]s will be randomly mixed in with regular [[drop]]s all across [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]]. Get hopping! {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:Anniversary Celebration}} | {{#var:spacer}}
===Anniversary Celebration===
The party is on for the [[Anniversary Celebration|anniversary]] of [[Guild Wars]]! Starting April 22nd at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT), we open [[Shing Jea Boardwalk]], [[Dragon Arena]], and the [[Rollerbeetle Racing|Rollerbeetle Races]]. In addition, [[Birthday Cupcake]]s and many other special items will [[drop]] all throughout this event. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/.
:''Guild Wars Wiki note: Although the event is two weeks long, the Anniversary Celebration login screen announcement does not appear during the second week of the event. {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:Dragon Festival}} | {{#var:spacer}}
===Dragon Festival===
On June 27th, at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT), [[Cantha]] prepares for the [[Dragon Festival]] with decorations and festive [[drop]]s, and [[Shing Jea Boardwalk]] opens just one day later! Three days of historical reenactments start {{sic|Missing 'on'}} June 29th at 4 AM Pacific, leading up to the [[Emperor Kisu|Emperor's]] special visit every two hours starting at 2 AM Pacific on July 1st. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/. {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:Wintersday in July}} | {{#var:spacer}}
===Wintersday in July===
With most of [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]] bathed in sun, it's time to break from the heat and slug it out in [[Dwayna Vs Grenth|Snowball Arena]]! Also, holiday items will start [[drop]]ping across the land starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on July 24th. [[Wintersday in July]] ends at Noon Pacific on July 31st, so don't wait. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/. {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:Wayfarer's Reverie}} | {{#var:spacer}}
===Wayfarer's Reverie===
Celebrate the spirit of adventure and join the [[Wayfarer's Reverie]]! Starting August 25th at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT), festival coordinators will offer quests taking you to the far corners of [[Tyria (world)|the world]]. In addition, all {{sic|Not 'all' weekly bonuses are active}} the [[weekly bonuses]] will be active during this weeklong event. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/. {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:Pirate Week}} | {{#var:spacer}}
===Pirate Week===
Avast! Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on September 13th, [[NPC]]s in [[Lion's Arch]] and [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan|Kamadan]] will talk like salty sea dogs. [[Pirate Week]] will run through Noon Pacific on September 20th, at which point everyone will have to walk the plank. Arrh! {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:Breast Cancer Awareness Month}} | {{#var:spacer}}
===Breast Cancer Awareness Month===
[[Sadie Salvitas]] arrived in [[Lion's Arch]] at 12:01 AM Pacific (-7 GMT) on October 1st. She'll stay throughout the month, selling vials of pink [[dye]] in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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===Halloween===
At Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on October 18th, [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]] gets a little eerier as the [[Halloween]] celebration begins. Join in for spooky [[quest]]s, creepy [[consumable]]s, and the annual [[Costume Brawl]]. [[Mad King Thorn]] himself will appear every three hours on October 31st, starting at 12:01 AM Pacific. For more information, visit [http://www.guildwars.com/ www.guildwars.com].
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===Special Treats Week===
It's the time for [[Special Treats Week|special, seasonal delights]] as [[Slice of Pumpkin Pie|Slices of Pumpkin Pie]] and [[Hard Apple Cider]] {{sic|Unlike 'Slices', 'Cider' is singular instead of plural (Ciders)}} begin to [[drop]] all over [[Tyria (world)|Tyria]] on November 21st, at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT). Gather what you can before Noon Pacific on November 28th, but don't stuff yourself; [[Wintersday]] is just around the corner. {{#vardefine:spacer| }} }}{{#if: {{#var:Wintersday}} | {{#var:spacer}}
===Wintersday===
At Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on December 19th, the [[Wintersday]] festival begins. Enjoy the seasonal quests, delightful [[drop]]s, special activities, and more! The icy celebration culminates in a [[Wintersday/Finale|final battle]] of the gods, every three hours, starting at 12:01 AM Pacific on January 1st. For more information, visit http://www.guildwars.com/.
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| Canthan New Year
| Dragon Festival
| Wintersday in July
| Halloween
| Anniversary Celebration
| Lucky Treats Week
| April Fools' Day
| Sweet Treats Week
| Wayfarer's Reverie
| Pirate Week
| Special Treats Week
| Wintersday = [[Special event]]: [[{{#var:Special event}}]]
| Halloween, Breast Cancer Awareness Month = [[Special event]]: [[Halloween]]
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This template produces the formatting required to be able to display the [[special event]] information on the [[Main Page]] and the [[Login screen announcements]].

It uses {{tl|Special events calendar}} (and {{tl|Special events lookup}}).

(And in the case of the login screen announcement format, it uses {{tl|Special events calendar/login screen announcements}} and {{tl|Special events lookup/login screen announcements}}.)

== Parameters ==
;date
:Optional. Specify the date for which you wish to check the active events.
;format
:Select the desired format. Options are either "Login screen announcements" or "Main Page".

== Usage ==
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{{Special events|format=Login screen announcements}}
{{Special events|format=Main Page}}
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[[Category:Data templates|Special events]]
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