NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska City residents will be planting trees and celebrating at the home of the national tree-planting Arbor Day holiday.

Arbor Day is Friday in Nebraska and many states around the country. Nebraska City will extend its celebration into the next Saturday and Sunday. People are encouraged to plant and care for trees on the holiday.

The occasion originated in Nebraska City in 1872, founded by Nebraska City native and U.S. Agriculture Secretary J. Sterling Morton.

Nebraska City will celebrate the holiday with tree giveaways, a parade, craft show, chili cook-off and commemorative tree plantings.

Most state and local government offices and services are closed Friday to observe the holiday.