Today is Earth Day, an international initiative that provides an opportunity for citizens all over the world t0 come together to fight climate change.
Here in our neighborhood the festivities are set for Friday at the 1st annual Ballard Earth Day Street Party.
Ballard based solar installation company Sunergy Systems is teaming up with Sustainable Ballard to host the 1st Annual Ballard Earth Day Street Party on Friday April 24. The street party will take place on NW 46th St between Leary Way NW and 8th Ave NW from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Event highlights include Keynote speaker King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson, fireside workshops and presentations from 15 local environmentally-minded businesses.
In the food and beverage department, event attendees will be nourished by burgers and greens from Giddy Up and with pints from Stoup Brewing. Four live bands will also be entertaining the crowd.
A raffle will also be held, with the featured prize being a Giant Twist Freedom DX electric bike by Electric & Folding Bikes Northwest.
All proceeds from the family-friendly event will go directly to Sustainable Ballard. Click here to find out more about the event.
Is your Ballard organization or business doing something special to celebrate Earth Day this week? Let us know at tips@myballard.com
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