2026 Earth Day Celebration

BARK, Sunnyside Environmental School, Extinction Rebellion, 350 PDX, and do-good Gaia lovers Making Earth Cool will bring some environmental joie de vivre to the city on an April Saturday. Their Earth Day celebration “serves as a poignant reminder that we are mere specks within the grandeur of the greatest masterpiece ever created.” Couldn’t have said it better myself! Although we are but small specks on our majestic planet, the event gives us all something to live for: gigantic puppets, live music, and crafts. You’re invited to dress up as your fave flora or fauna for a costume contest and parade through the Sunnyside neighborhood, too.

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11-1pm: Say hi to local nonprofits, don your costumes, do some crafts, and get ready for the parade!

1pm: Parade

Music, singing, clowning – join us as we parade throughout the Sunnyside Neighborhood in celebration of Mother Earth. Giant puppets and marching bands will lead us along a one-mile route, singing and dancing all the way. This family-friendly procession is open to everyone—costumed or not! Come, walk with us, and share in the joy of connecting over our care for the planet.

2pm: Party

DJs PLNTDDJ and Cuica will welcome back the parade with a dance party! MC Blue Horse Grandmother and Miss Frizzle will line up the best dressed to strut their stuff for the judges and audience cheers to hear who wins a prize! For those that want to keep walking, grab a bucket from SOLVE and take a litter pickup walk!

For more info, visit https://www.earthdaypdx.org/