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Ready to Party for the Planet?

Surrey celebrates Earth Day with a free event April 27 at Central City Plaza.
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Hey Ocean! is one of the headlining performers at the City of Surrey's Party for the Planet event this weekend.

B.C.’s largest Earth Day celebration is once again about to make the rest of the province green with envy.

Surrey’s Party for the Planet – a free, all-day event – takes place Saturday, April 27, featuring a line-up of top-notch entertainment and family fun while showcasing the city’s eco-friendly initiatives. This is the second year the city has hosted the party. (Earth Day was April 22).

Headlining musical acts include Hey Ocean! and Lights, who will be preceded by a series of dancers and children’s entertainers, as well as other bands such as Fighting for Ithaca, The Matinee and musician Shane Philip.

Lights and Hey Ocean! will hold an autograph session at 3 p.m. near Future Shop inside Central City Shopping Centre.

Throughout the day, visitors will be able to learn more about Surrey’s green efforts around waste, transportation, energy and water management, and how they can do more to help the Earth.

“Surrey is a leader in sustainability and Party for the Planet is a fabulous opportunity to showcase our many accomplishments and future directions,” said Mayor Dianne Watts. “Plus we have outstanding musical acts and lots of free interactive eco-activities for the entire family.”

Budding gardeners will be able to buy a tree, plant a vegetable in a compostable pot and take it home, or ask plant experts questions. There will also be a Sustainability Scavenger Hunt, eco-friendly crafts for children, a Salmon Life Cycle Obstacle Course and the chance to “walk” on water while learning about water pollution. Old electronics can even be brought to the event for recycling.

The Party for the Planet runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Central City Plaza near 134 Street and 102 Avenue.

For more information, visit www.surrey.ca/partyfortheplanet