Earth Day is here

LAGUNA VISTA — For more than 45 years, Earth Day has been celebrated all over the world and by millions of people.

To carry on the tradition of caring for the planet, Laguna Vista will have its annual event Saturday at Roloff Park from 10 a.m. to noon.

The event is free and open to the public.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22. But some events are being celebrated on April 23.

Events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.

Event organizer Marilyn Lorenz expects this year’s event to be spectacular.

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