The Erebuni city-fortress, founded in 782 BC, has been creating its history for centuries and withstands as Yerevan - one of the oldest cities in the world. This year Yerevan celebrates the 2800th anniversary of its establishment, gathering together all Yerevan residents and guests of the city. The ՛՛Erebuni-Yerevan 2800՛՛ celebration will be held on 21 October, 2018, involving numerous events and concert programs. The program of the events is presented below.
Yerevan Marathon
With participation of 2800 runners – from 08:00, Shahumyan square
Multinational Yerevan
National minority platform - 12:00-18:00, English Park
Love you, Yerevan!
Cycling Marathon - 12:00-13:00, Shahumyan Square, V. Sargsyan, Amiryan, Mashtots, Koryun, Abovyan streets, Republic Square, Tigran Mets ave, Erebuni museum
Sunny Yerevan
Children’s festive programs - 13:00-18:00, Kirov Children’s Park
Festive Yerevan
Brass Orchestras’ Parade - 14:00-15:00, Freedom Square, Tumanyan, Mashtots, Amiryan streets, Reppublic Square
My classical Yerevan
Classical Platform - 14:00-18:00, in front of the Conservatoire
Yerevan sketches
Bands’ platform - 15:00-18:00, Northern Avenue
My Armenian Yerevan
National Song and Dance platform - 16:00-22:00, Freedom Square
My jazz Yerevan
Jazz music platform - 16:00-22:00, Aznavour’s Square
From Urartu to nowadays
Taraz demonstration - 18:00-19:00, Northern Avenue
Gala Concert
19:30-21:00 - Republic Square, 21:30 – Firework.