World Music Day will be celebrated in Palo Alto on Sunday June 21, 2009 (also Fathers Day) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on University Avenue, King Plaza (City Hall) and surrounding streets.  All performances are FREE and open to the public. PARTICIPATE



The Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, is a world wide music festival that takes place on June 21, which is usually the summer solstice. On this day, sidewalks, parks, community gardens, stores and more become impromptu musical stages for both amateur and professional musicians to showcase their talents. All concerts and performances are free and open to the public.

The Fête de la Musique began in France in 1982 and has since spread to Belgium, Britain, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Israel, China, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Colombia and other countries. New York City held its first festival in 2007. Near us World Music Day is celebrated in Sacramento, Pasadena, Oakland and Woodside. Sunday June 21st, 2009 will be the first celebration of the event in Palo Alto.