No, this is not another day off but still a good reason to party.
Observed mostly by countries in the European Union, Europe Day is an annual celebration, commemorating peace and unity in Europe. Ukraine adopted the gig in 2003 and now the holiday rolls around most Ukrainian cities.
In Kyiv, the holiday will start with a parade and followed by an opening of a European Town where countries will set up tents either with ethnic food, entertainment or just to distribute informational fliers. With Euro-2012 just around the corner, football fans will enjoy soccer-inspired graffiti, foosball, face art and the like.
To remind people to smile more, Mariyinski Park will turn into the Street Gallery of Smileys, with professional painters decorating benches with smiley faces. For those willing to experiment with a brush, all the materials will be provided.
Saturday, May 21, from 12:00 a.m, Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Free admission.
