Earth Day 2012 on the National Mall

The 2012 Earth Day event on the National Mall in Washington DC is a major day - long event to rally to "Mobilize The Earth and demand a sustainable future." The event, sponsored by Earth Day Network, will feature music, entertainment, celebrity speakers and environmental activities. It’s free and open to the public. Headlining performers will include legendary rock group Cheap Trick, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason, pop-rock bands Kicking Daisies and The Explorers Club. Speakers will include EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli, Indy Car driver Leilani Münter, members of Congress including Reps. John Dingell and Edward Markey.

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Dates and Times
April 22, 2012, noon to 7 p.m.
Exhibits will be on display April 20-22, 2012

Location
National Mall between 9th and 14th Streets. See a map of the National Mall. The best way to get around the city is to use public transportation. The closest Metro Stations are Smithsonian, Archives and L' Enfant Plaza. For suggestions of places to park, see a guide to parking near the National Mall.

EcoVillage

The event will include interactive exhibits, including renewable energy demonstrations, educational workshops and voter registration. Exhibitors include NASA, the United Nations Environment Programme, Vietnam Veterans of America, the Yasuni Initiative / Embassy of Ecuador, Kids vs. Global Warming, Tremont Electric, Solar City, and Interfaith Moral Action on Climate Change.

Earth Day Youth March

The event, slated to be the largest Earth Day youth march ever, begins at 11:30 a.m. at 12th Street and Madison Drive NW and will join the main event at noon.

A Billion Acts of Green®

This year's event will feature a final countdown to A Billion Acts of Green, a global referendum on the environment that demonstrates the breadth of support for strong, coordinated action to address the world’s most pressing environmental issues, such as climate change. A Billion Acts of Green is the world’s largest environmental service campaign and has inspired over 940 million environmental actions from individuals, businesses, governments and civic organizations.

E.P.A. National Sustainable Design Expo

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will sponsor hands-on activities for all ages near 14th Street and the National Mall. The event also features the National Sustainable Design Expo where EPA, green businesses, non-profits and college students from across the country will showcase their efforts to protect the planet.

See more Earth Day events and projects around the Washington, DC region