Nearly 30 European Union and European Commission Delegation embassies are hosting an open house today in honor of Europe Day. The event will kick off an annual week of events, Europe Week, celebrating EU milestones and the EU’s transatlantic relationship with the United States.

The open house will last until 4 p.m. today, and visitors will have the opportunity to experience cuisine, music, informational exhibitions and fun events based on each country’s culture. The annual event drew more than 50,000 visitors last year.

The embassies of Austria, Belgium, Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, European Commission Delegation, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, Malta, Royal Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom are all participating.

Other events this week will occur across the country, including European flag-colored lights on the Empire State Building in New York City, and visits from EU diplomats to high schools, colleges and universities. In D.C., the participating embassies will sponsor culturally significant events.

A full schedule can be accessed at: http://www.eurunion.org/EUinUS/