People around the world celebrate Earth Day on April 22. The Ecological Holiday was established in 1970 thanks to Gaylord Nelson, a Senator in the US state of Wisconsin. This initiative appealed to residents of many countries. Today, various events are held around the world to encourage people to be more attentive to the fragile and vulnerable environment on our planet. We offer you to find out in which cities this ecological holiday is celebrated most interestingly and on a large scale.
Austin (Texas, United States)
This city is considered the greenest in the United States. Therefore, it is not surprising that they know how to celebrate the main environmental holiday in the world. Texas hosts bike model demonstrations, various sporting events, and musical performances that attract a large number of residents and visitors to the city.
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Tokyo, Japan)
According to the Yale University Environmental Performance Index, Japan is considered the most eco-friendly country in Asia. Every year in its capital, Earth Day celebrations are held. For events, Eegi Park was chosen. It was created in 1964 as part of the Olympic Village, built to host the summer games. The tradition of large-scale celebrations dates back to 2001. Over 100 thousand guests arrive at each festival, who have the opportunity to enjoy the spring nature, listen to live music, buy souvenirs and taste dishes from different cuisines of the world.
San Francisco (California, United States)
Every year, Earth Day celebrations attract thousands of guests in the heart of Silicon Valley. This year, festival visitors will be able to enjoy musical and dance performances of different styles and directions, attend workshops on cooking dishes from organic products, listen to speeches by officials and leaders of non-profit organizations whose activities are aimed at protecting the environment. An eco-carnival is also organized for children.
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Barcelona, Spain)
According to the Yale University Environmental Performance Index, as of 2018, Spain is ranked 12th among countries in the world in terms of environmental policy effectiveness. On April 21 and 22, Barcelona hosts the Earth Fair. Guests have the opportunity to visit the farmers market, buy handicrafts, attend seminars and conferences on environmental protection.
New York, USA)
In this huge city there are a lot of events dedicated to Earth Day. One of them is the 5K Green Tour, which is a tour of interesting eco-friendly places in New York.
Vancouver (Canada)
This city is known for its annual Earth Day parade. Here you can listen to live music and taste different dishes in eateries on wheels. This tradition dates back to 2011. It was initiated by members of a climate group at a local school.
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Portland (Oregon, United States)
Readers of one of the American online publications, this city was recognized as one of the greenest in the country. The main events on Earth Day take place on the territory of Portland State University. Here guests can learn a lot of interesting things about local plants, farms, and the use of solar energy. Those who prefer a more practical approach can take part in a cleanup to clean Walton Beach, located in the federal reserve.
Madison (Wisconsin, United States)
The city authorities offer everyone to take part in the cleaning of parks and squares. On Earth Day, volunteers can help garbage collection and landscaping.
Seattle (Washington, United States)
In this city, Earth Day is celebrated very widely. So, residents and guests of Seattle can attend film and music festivals dedicated to environmental issues. In addition, everyone can take part in subbotniks.
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Rome, Italy)
Earth Day in the Eternal City is celebrated on a special scale. So, from April 21 to 25, residents and guests of the Italian capital can visit the Earth Village at Villa Borghese. The highlight of the event is an outdoor concert. It also hosts a youth educational festival where children and teenagers can participate in team sports and attend scientific seminars on topics such as volcanology and astrophysics.
Washington (USA)
The capital of the United States is a very green city. There are more than 80 hectares of parks and green spaces. In Washington, there are a number of interesting events dedicated to Earth Day - from the food festival to the summit, where everyone will be told about the intersection of technology and the environment.
Nashville (Tennessee, United States)
The Earth Day festival takes place at Centennial Park and includes a host of events - from musical performances to workshops for the whole family and the opportunity to buy organic products at the farmers market.
Copenhagen (Denmark)
According to the Yale University Environmental Performance Index, Denmark is the third most environmentally friendly country on the planet, second only to France and Switzerland. Therefore, it is not surprising that on Earth Day a number of the most diverse events are held here, designed to remind people of the need to take care of the environment.
Chicago (Illinois, United States)
One of the main events on Earth Day here is the opportunity to visit the Shedd Aquarium. Those who wish will have an interactive tour and talk about migratory fish species. The festivities will continue after the weekend. So, on April 26, the Garfield Park Conservatory will host the annual fundraising party. This year's event is dedicated to raising awareness on the conservation of national parks and green spaces.
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States)
Franklin Institute in honor of Earth Day organizes a number of exciting events that take place as part of the Philadelphia Science Festival. Interesting events await those who visit the National Constitution Center on April 22. So, here everyone will be invited to test their knowledge of environmental issues and play old-fashioned outdoor games that were popular with Americans in the 18th century.
Boston (Massachusetts, United States)
The local zoo organizes a series of events on Earth Day. So, animal lovers will be able to chat with the caretakers and learn a lot of new and interesting about the representatives of the fauna of different parts of our planet contained here. On April 22, an agricultural festival is also held in Boston, involving a beekeeping workshop, various workshops and a host of other interesting events.
