On Friday, April 20th, there will be a Free Green Celebration in honor of Earth Day with a concert & showcase. There will be live music from reggae band Jah Movement along with a variety of exhibits promoting green living initiatives.

The Green Celebration honors Earth Day, a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and it is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day.

There will be a number of exhibits and vendors that will have displays at the event. The Polk County Public Schools School Board will also participate showcasing various school programs and earth friendly initiatives designed to promote a greener more sustainable future.

We invite the Lakeland community to attend this free event!

Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the festivities as we celebrate Earth Day. Participants are encouraged to recycle, reclaim, reuse and ride a bike.