On Saturday, May 9, 2009, the European Commission Delegation and the Embassies of the EU Member States in Washington, DC, held their third annual European Union Open House Day. To see photos from the event, please click here.
From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, some 76,000 visitors were treated to a rare behind-the-scenes look at the European Embassies, many of which are among Washington's historic and architectural treasures. Each Embassy offered a unique program featuring the country's cuisine, its music and special events. (In 2008, more than 50,000 visitors experienced the diversity and richness of European culture during the EU Open House.)
Since May 9 was Europe Day, the 2009 EU Open House kicked off Europe Week, a celebration of European culture in the US capital and around the country. For more information on Europe Week, please see our brochure and visit our calendar of events organized and hosted by EU Member State Embassies, the European Commission Delegation in Washington and other organizations affiliated with the EU in the United States.Thanks for joining us in Europe on May 9. Mark your calendars for next year's EU Open House!