Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702
Time: 11am - 3pm
An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community
This family-friendly event will feature a lively and inclusive celebration where people of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes that showcase their favorite thing about planet Earth. The fair will feature food vendors, booths, performers and artists. More information coming soon!
Important announcement: Earth Day Fair & Parade Moving to Alpenglow Park for 2026. The 2026 Earth Day Fair & Parade will take place at Alpenglow Park on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Due to ongoing construction at our building, we are temporarily relocating the event to ensure we can provide a safe, welcoming, and vibrant celebration for all. Read more here!
Mientras nos preparamos para la próxima primavera, queremos compartir una noticia importante:
La Feria y el Desfile del Día de la Tierra 2026 se llevarán a cabo en Alpenglow Park el sábado 25 de abril de 2026. Debido a trabajos de construcción en nuestro edificio, cambiaremos temporalmente de lugar para asegurar un evento seguro, agradable y lleno de vida para todas las personas. ¡Lea más aquí!
Volunteer for Earth Day!
Please join us in making this year’s celebration our best yet. We are looking for volunteers to assist with event-day support, setup and breakdown, waste station monitoring, and more. Snacks will be provided!
Earth Day Fair and Celebration 2026
Horario de la Feria y Celebración del Día de la Tierra 2026
Schedule
Cronograma
11:00am | Welcoming remarks from The Environmental Center.
11:30-12pm | The parade is back! Lava City Cirque, Bend’s aerial and circus arts studio, will kick off the Earth Day parade around Alpenglow Park with a vibrant, nature-inspired procession featuring stilt walkers, unicyclists, and flow artists as butterflies and whimsical nature sprites. The group brings movement, color, and energy to the parade, celebrating the beauty of the natural world and the Bend community. This magical experience invites participants to become living representations of our beautiful planet. Dress up as your favorite part of the Earth—whether it’s the lush forests, the babbling rivers, the majestic mountains, or the vibrant wildlife. Bring your imagination, your costumes, and your love for nature to share in this one-of-a-kind experience!
12:00pm-1pm | Red Clan, who come from the Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs, have been singing for 30+ years, and sharing music and dancing with fellow communities.
1:30pm-2:30pm | Hokule'a of Central Oregon- ”From the gentle movements of the Hula from the islands of Hawaii to the rhythmic beats of Tahiti. Hokule'a brings the islands to you through dance and live drumming, sharing our history and culture with everyone.”
2:30pm-3:00pm | Dance Party! Let’s dance it out for NATURE!
11:00-3:00pm | Fair featuring a kids activity zone, free face painting, and local food and vendors.
A las 11:00 a.m. Se dirigirán las palabras de bienvenida del Centro Ambiental.
De 11:30–12:00 pm | ¡El desfile está de regreso! Lava City Cirque, un estudio de artes aéreas y circo de Bend, comenzará el desfile del Día de la Tierra en Alpenglow Park con una procesión llena de color e inspiración en la naturaleza. Habrá personas caminando en zancos, monociclistas y artistas de movimiento vestidos como mariposas y seres mágicos de la naturaleza. El grupo trae movimiento, color y energía para celebrar la belleza de la naturaleza y la comunidad de Bend. Esta experiencia mágica invita a todos a participar y representar nuestro hermoso planeta. Vístete como tu parte favorita de la Tierra: los bosques verdes, los ríos que corren, las montañas grandes o los animales llenos de vida. ¡Trae tu imaginación, tu disfraz y tu amor por la naturaleza para compartir este evento único!
De 12:00–1:00 pm | Red Clan, del grupo tribal Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, ha estado cantando por más de 30 años y compartiendo música y baile con otras comunidades.
De 1:30 a 2:30 | Hokule'a de Oregón Central: “Desde los suaves movimientos del Hula de las islas de Hawái hasta los ritmos vibrantes de Tahití. Hokule’a te transportará a las islas a través de la danza y la percusión en vivo, compartiendo su historia y cultura con todos”.
De 2:30 a 3:00pm | ¡Fiesta de baile! ¡Bailemos por la NATURALEZA!
Desde las 11:00 hasta las 3:00pm | La feria contará con zona de actividades, actividades de jardinería, pinta-caritas gratuito y comida de vendedores locales.
2026 Sponsors!
Earth Hero
Earth Hero
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Earth Steward
Earth Steward
Media
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Media
Support Earth Day as a sponsor
Sponsoring this event is a great way to show your support for our mission and connect with the local community. We offer various sponsorship levels for Earth Day to fit your needs!
Know Your Rights Information
Visit our team at the Earth Day Booth to pick up a hard copy!
The Environmental Center stands in unwavering solidarity with all communities that face systemic marginalization and oppression, including migrant and indigenous people, Black, and other folks of color, 2SLGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, the unhoused, and those with low incomes.
Our commitment to environmental sustainability is inseparable from our dedication to racial, social, and economic justice.
Migrant people deserve dignity, respect, and the right to live free from fear and persecution. These are injustices we cannot ignore as environmentalists.
| To report suspected ICE activity in Central Oregon: |
| Mecca Bend - rapid response network via Meta Messenger: facebook.com/MeccaBend
Latino Community Association - non-rapid response, latca.org, 541-382-4366 |
To report confirmed ICE activity statewide:
Oregon Sanctuary Promise Hotline: 1-844-924-STAY (7829)
PIRC (Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition) Hotline: 1-888-622-1510
What to do if you witness ICE detentions or arrests:
https://www.aclu-or.org/en/know-your-rights-immigrants-rights
Immigrants Rights Resources:
Resources for Legal Representation:
Equity Corps of Oregon 1-888-274-7292
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Donate to ECO’s legal representation fund:
ICS (Immigration Counseling Services) 503-221-1689
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Donate to ICS legal representation fund: https://www.ics-law.org/donate
Stay informed:
Innovation Law Lab - https://innovationlawlab.org/
KYR-Know Your Rights printable red cards: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas
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