LIVE FROM DENMARK: Chicago and Washington, D.C. host viewing parties of Eurovision Song Contest from Copenhagen on May 10

Chicago Sister Cities International hosts 2014 Eurovision Song Contest live from Denmark

Popular Annual Song Contest Celebrates European Pop Music

Before American Idol, there was the Eurovision Song Contest. Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has been one of Europe’s most popular television programs and one of television’s longest running music shows. After more than five decades featuring over 1,100 songs, the contest has become a modern classic with an estimated 125 million viewers watching each year, making it one of the most watched non-sporting events in the world. Featuring kitschy costumes and every style of music—love it or hate it—the contest represents a broad cross section of European culture unmatched by any other event.

Chicago Sister Cities International presents the Second Annual Eurovision Song Contest Viewing Party on Saturday, May 10, 2013 from 2–5:30 p.m. at the Kerryman (661 N. Clark Street) on the second floor space. Admission is free and open to the public. Cash bar and full menu will be available. It is free and open to the public of all ages. RSVP recommended, but not required; visit www.ChicagoSisterCities.com to RSVP.

The Eurovision Song Contest is being shown live from Copenhagen, Denmark. A special Eurovision Song Contest cocktail will be available for purchase. The audience is encouraged to bring flags and paraphernalia to represent the participating countries and will vote for their favorite contestant. Performers from 13 countries where Chicago has a sister city will be participating in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, including Athens, Greece; Birmingham, United Kingdom; Galway, Ireland; Gothenburg, Sweden; Hamburg, Germany; Kyiv, Ukraine; Lucerne, Switzerland; Milan, Italy; Moscow, Russia; Paris, France; Petach Tikva, Israel; Vilnius, Lithuania; and Warsaw, Poland.

For more information on this event, visit ChicagoSisterCities.com, follow us on Twitter (@ChiSisterCities) or “Like” us on Facebook, Facebook.com/ChicagoSisterCities.

Eurovision Song Contest

Each year, members of the European Broadcasting Union are invited to participate in the popular song contest. Participating countries select one singer—typically through televised competitions—to represent them in the contest. This year, musical artists from 37 countries are competing to be crowned the final winner. As 2013’s winner Emmelie de Forest is from Denmark, this year’s final competition is being held in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Previous winners of the Eurovision Song Contest include popular artists such as Abba (Sweden), Katrina and The Waves (United Kingdom), Ruslana (Ukraine), Lena (Germany) and Celine Dion (Switzerland). For more information on the Eurovision Song Contest, visit www.Eurovision.tv.

Chicago Sister Cities International

Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI), a division of World Business Chicago, provides leadership to develop, manage and coordinate comprehensive programs and projects with Chicago’s 28 sister cities in the areas of economic development, education, tourism, immigration and cultural enrichment, expanding Chicago’s global reach for the benefit of the City of Chicago, its residents and businesses.

Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C. hosts sold-out Garden Party featuring 2014 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, May 10

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C. will host a sold-out Garden Party featuring a LIVE broadcast of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest from Copenhagen on Saturday, May 10, 2014 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (EST)

The Embassy of Denmark is celebrating the grand finale of the world’s largest music contest when the Danish Embassy and the American-Danish Business Council hosts the annual European Song Contest Grand Finale 2014 broadcasted live from Copenhagen, Denmark on May 10!

In collaboration with the EU Delegation, Danish Crown, Castello, VisitDenmark, Danish Ministry of Culture, The Danish School of Washington D.C. and Eurovision Americas, the Embassy of Denmark will bring attendees live entertainment on big screens, DJ + entertainment, and serve ribs & coleslaw at the garden party event with the option to buy drinks and snacks (cash only).

The Washington, D.C. event is sold out, but you can read more about it at: www.EurovisionUSLive.eventbrite.com

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