Source Parkinson’s Europe
Wherever you live, join in with the rest of the Parkinson’s community and raise awareness for World Parkinson’s Day 2025 by taking part in one of the special events on or around 11 April.
Find out what is happening near you by consulting our handy interactive Parkinson’s map or explore the World Parkinson’s Day 2025 events highlights around the UK, Europe and the world below.
There are plenty of Parkinson’s events to get involved with online, too – you could take part in a Sit to Stand challenge, discover the latest developments in Parkinson’s research by tuning into a webinar, or sign a petition against pesticide use.
And do not miss the special episode of our Parkinson’s Europe podcast where our founder, Lizzie Graham, and our Operations Director Dominic, tell us some fascinating stories from Parkinson’s Europe’s past, including how the history of the tulip symbol is linked to World Parkinson’s Day. However you choose to mark it, enjoy the day!
Canada
Take part in a Sit ’n Stand Challenge!
The Parkinson Association of Alberta wants you to dedicate April to Stand Up to Parkinson’s by taking part in its Sit ’n Stand Challenge! Aiming for 100,000 Sit ’n Stands in April, the Association is inviting people with Parkinson’s, their carers, families and friends to its Stand Up Events in Calgary (7 April) and Edmonton (11 April), when they aim to complete 10,000 Sit ’n Stands in 24 hours, as well as providing fun mental and speech activities. Track your Sit ’n Stands on their tracking log.
Walk and raise funds for Parkinson’s
Parkinson Canada is running a 50km walk challenge in April to raise funds, with more than £36,000 raised already! Join in here.
