On May 9, we celebrate Europe Day, the founding moment of today's European Union. This year, the Embassies of the EU Member States and the EU Delegation in Washington, DC, helped satisfy your Wanderlust by taking you on a virtual tour across Europe with special events that can be enjoyed online and outside.
We kicked off the festivities with Europe House Live, a virtual concert experience featuring over 20 performances brought to you in real time by musicians in Europe. This event launched our month-long Outside With EU celebration – a variety of activities that provide inspiration to go outside, including podcast episodes showcasing popular European outdoor activities and a scavenger hunt to explore local Washington DC, European cultural landmarks.
EUROPE HOUSE LIVE CONCERT
On Saturday, May 8 at 5:00 PM (ET), we ring in Europe Day with music. Join EU Ambassador to the United States Stavros Lambrinidis and EU embassies accompanied by our Master of Ceremonies, Italian-American Actor, Activist, Producer, and UNICEF National Ambassador, Alyssa Milano, as we kick off our celebration with Europe House Live, a virtual concert featuring special performances brought to you from across the EU in real time. Meet the artists as we dial in to country after country, and cheer with us as we usher in Europe Day 2021 at midnight Central European Time. Register on Facebook.
OUTSIDE WITH EU SCAVENGER HUNT
From May 9 through May 31, we invite you to go outside and explore local European landmarks in Washington, DC. Organized by the EU Member States, our scavenger hunt features 25 destinations across the city. Play the EU Treks Scavenger Hunt game on the GooseChase app for a chance to win prizes provided by the EU embassies. One visit and correct answer about the landmark’s significance will enter you in the prize giveaway. Each additional visit and correct answer will increase your chances to win - up to a maximum of 25 possible entries for all correct answers.
OUTSIDE WITH EU PODCAST EPISODES
From pétanque to mushroom hunting, get inspiration for your outside experience. Three podcast episodes take you across Europe, highlighting outdoor activities enjoyed in our Member States at this time of year. Outside with EU podcast episodes feature engaging interviews with EU Ambassadors, European sports players, business owners, and Embassy representatives.
Where: OutsidewithEU.org #OutsideWithEU #EuropeDay