Galentine's Day Timeline

2020

Galentine's Day turns ten

The "Galentine's Day" episode that sparked the cultural phenomenon aired ten years ago on February 11, 2010.

2014

Make new friends but keep the old

Galentine's Day is celebrated again on Parks and Recreation, this time in an effort to find a new best friend for Leslie Knope after the departure of Ann Perkins, Knope's long-time BFF.

2011

A celebration is born

The primetime show's invention sees so much popularity that it becomes a trending topic on Twitter the following year.

2010

Galentine's Day is first celebrated

Season 2, Episode 16 of Parks and Recreation sees the female cast members celebrating the holiday with brunch and a gift exchange.