From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is celebrated with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes.

April Fools' Day is celebrated worldwide, and many countries have their own unique pranks and jokes. In France, paper fish are often put on someone's back as a joke because the fish are said to be young and, therefore, easily caught. The prank is called the "April Fish," and those who get the fish placed on their backs are seen as gullible.

Day to take jabs at their political enemies, including Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who took shots at President Donald Trump.

April 1 always seems to begin with social media users reminding everyone that it’s April Fools’ Day. At this point, do we really need a reminder? Brands and celebrities give it a go every year, often with extremely elaborate posts that fool almost no one.

Supervisor Amy Shuklian was a few minutes late to Tuesday's meeting and told the audience it was for a very important phone call.

WBZ-TV meteorologist Eric Fisher remembers the blizzard that buried Boston on April Fool's Day back in 1997. Kid Rock has revealed that comedian Bill Maher’s “mind was blown” after his White House sit down with President Donald Trump.

From a drone that delivers donuts, a tuxedo and flip flop dress code, or one Ozarks First anchor joking about leaving the station, companies across the area had fun with April Fool’s Day 2025. Here’s a few of the jokes that Springfield-area businesses and agencies posted on their Facebook pages.

Cities and members of local Facebook groups took full advantage of April Fool’s Day. Check out some of the best pranks.

Cassandra celebrated Margaret Ann Salick’s 102nd birthday on April 1, and walked away with some great advice, and a piece of cake.