SunStar Prepare other picnic essentials April 21, 2021 If you’re a fan of picnics, now is the best time to do so because April 23 is National Picnic Day. The reason for such a day all goes back to 1789 after the royal parks were opened to the public for the first time after the French Revolution. From the French word “piquenique,” picnic means a meal eaten outdoors—people brought food to the park to relax and have fun. Here’s how to recreate and bring those picnic photos on Pinterest to life: Prepare other picnic essentials Though the main essentials of a picnic are simply its food, drinks, and the place where to set up and eat, these humble elements can be elevated to transform a mundane luncheon into an alfresco fete.