Wherever you are in the world, you can join in with other people with Parkinson’s and raise awareness for World Parkinson’s Day 2024 by taking part in one of the special events on 11 April.
Find out what’s happening near you by consulting our handy interactive Parkinson’s map or take a look at the highlights around the UK, Europe and the world below.
There’s plenty happening online, too – you could take part in a Sit ’n Stand challenge, turn your world blue, or keep up with the latest developments in Parkinson’s treatments with a webinar.
At Parkinson’s Europe, we’re getting active for World Parkinson’s Day and beyond by focusing on all the benefits exercise can bring people with Parkinson’s. Find out more about our #SummerOfSport and our new Sports and Exercise Hub (coming soon!) that’s sure to keep you motivated and inspired to live well with the condition.
World Parkinson’s Day 2024 events: Europe
All of Europe
Spark the Night
US-based advocacy organisation the PD Avengers is holding a Spark the Night event that will see landmarks lit up all over the world on the night of 11 April. Partnering with Abbott and AbbVie, the event will see over 300 iconic buildings, bridges and towers lit up in blue as a powerful symbol of hope, solidarity and visibility for the Parkinson’s community. In the US, this will include The Empire State Building and the New York Stock Exchange, while in Europe, the Mole Antonelliana in Turin, Italy, the Sophienkirche in Berlin, the Waldstadion and Deutsche Bank Park Futbol Stadium in Frankfurt, and the Petřín Tower in Prague will be lit up in blue.
Belgium
World Parkinson’s Day 2024 conference
Action Parkinson will hold a World Parkinson’s Day conference on 19 April in Ixelles, Brussels. It will include a talk by neurologist Matthieu Rutgers on the benefits of exercise, as well as new developments in treatment. There will also be workshops on sophrology and rhythm. Find out more here.
Australia
Parkinson’s Queensland
Take part in Parkinson’s Queensland’s Really Big Walk, turn buildings purple for World Parkinson’s Day, or join Laps for Parkinson’s.
Canada
Sit ’n Stand Challenge
Be part of Parkinson’s Association Alberta’s Sit ’n Stand Challenge as they collectively aim to perform 100,000 Sit ’n Stands across Canada in 24 hours, and a million in the month of April, to stand up to Parkinson’s for World Parkinson’s Day. Attend in person or register online and join in from home.
India
Bangalore Parkinson’s event
Bangalore’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic is running a World Parkinson’s Day event on 6 April, with talks by medical experts about the latest research and treatments, first-hand accounts from people living with Parkinson’s, and panel discussions on a range of topics.
