Every year on May 9 we celebrate Europe Day – a celebration of solidarity, peace and unity in Europe. This year is special because we are also celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lithuania’s membership in the European Union and we welcome the 9th of June. upcoming European Parliament elections.
On the occasion of Europe Day, the Representation of the European Commission in Lithuania, in cooperation with the Vilnius City Municipality and LRT, organizes a festive event in Vilnius, on Vilnius Street, which for one day will become the home of all of us. “Europe Street”! From 11 a.m. fun activities, live music, open-air cinema and live Eurovision semi-finals await you until the evening. In the restaurants of “Europos gatvės” you will find offers for Europe Day.
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Location: Vilniaus st. 10, Vilnius
On Europe Day, let’s meet in the capital’s Vilnius street, which never sleeps, which for one day will become the “EUROPE STREET” of all of us! Fun activities, live music, open-air cinema and live Eurovision semi-finals await you. You will find offers for Europe Day in the restaurants on “Europos Street”.
OPENING “EUROPE STREET”
11:00 a.m. Unveiling ceremony of “European Street” plaque.
You can record your memories or wishes for Lithuania and Europe in the time capsule. They will be stored for 20 years and opened during the 40th anniversary of Lithuania’s membership in the European Union.
WE MEET ON “EUROPE STREET”
From 11:30 a.m. Take part in fun activities on “European Street”: spin the European Wheel of Fortune and win prizes, try the “European Exam” and compete with others, take home a photo reminder of the upcoming European Parliament elections. In “European House” you will find all the answers about EU opportunities for young people, and at 1 p.m. participate in the discussion about the Erasmus+ international experience.
WE PARTY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
From 4:30 p.m. a theatrical commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Lithuania’s membership in the European Union and a musical parade of the percussion group “Ritmas sikke”
5:15 p.m. unfurling the giant European Union flag in the air with the athletes of “Slackline Lietuva”, accompanied by the dancers of the dance studio “Gelios”.
6:00 p.m. a musical parade of the percussion group “Ritmas omke” and a feast of twenty European Day cakes.
7:00 p.m. a fun “European Exam” game and prizes for the winners.
7:30 p.m. open-air cinema “KARTA.EU” (dir. Eimantas Belickas). The authors of the film watched 2004 for 20 years. May 1st born young people and their lives. See a picture of the first generation of the EU.
22:00 Live broadcast of the second semi-final of Eurovision.
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