Earth Day Celebration

About the event

Text below from the organizers.

Hello Earth lovers!!

Save the date for Portland’s cornerstone celebration of planet Earth: the Earth Day Celebration and parade happening on Saturday, April 17th, 202711-4pm at Sunnyside Environmental School.

Photo credit: Caitlin Crowley 2026

Join Making Earth Cool, Sunnyside Environmental School, SOLVE, and others for a vibrant and impactful day. Join us at  Sunnyside Environmental School for music, speakers, tabling, action/activity stations (this could be you!), art making, and a costume competition!  Then we parade: a colorful procession winding through the Sunnyside neighborhood, featuring the 350PDX GIANT puppets, marching bands, and singing! We will round out the day with a dance party and litter pick-up hosted by SOLVE in the neighborhood!

HOW TO JOIN US:

• Save the date and let your people/organization know!

• Volunteer/sign up to table (click for form!)

• Reach out to makingearthcool@gmail.com

• Keep your eye out for emails and Instagram posts about craft days, art builds, costume creation, and more ways to join us in preparation.

We look forward to celebrating with you – for the Earth!

Photo credit: Caitlin Crowley 2026