In September, CCAN is joining activists around the world in showing that SOLAR power is the most disruptive, revolutionary energy source for good in the world. These events will take place all across America, reaching their apex on the weekend of Friday 9/19 through Sunday, 9/21! 

DC

  • Solar Friday - EV Parade at the US Capitol
    Sept. 19, 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM  Washington, DC
    Solar-powered electric cars, bikes and scooters parade around Capitol Hill. Our message: Solar is here, it’s clean, it’s cheap and Congress must help or get out of the way. Sign up here.

  • Sun Day in DC
    Sept. 21, 12 Noon to 4:00 PM — Washington, DC
    Visit sites across the District to learn about all the ways you can power your life with solar! DC residents, vetted installers and experts will be at info hubs across DC to answer your questions. Sign up here.

Maryland

  • Maryland Sun Day Celebration
    Sept. 21, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM — Baltimore, MD

    We'll be partnering with Third Act and Civic Works to offer a range of kid- and adult-friendly hands-on educational activities, art projects, music, and more! Sign up here.
     
  • Sun Day in Takoma Park 
    Sept. 21, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM —Takoma Park Gazebo 

    CCAN and local legislators will welcome neighbors to celebrate clean, safe, sustainable solar power while enjoying a concert and various kids activities. Sign up here.

Virginia

  • Electrification School Bus Celebration
    Sept. 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Vienna, VA

    CCAN’s local chapter the NoVA New Leaves will be tabling. Reach out to Ting at [email protected] if you want to volunteer at the table. Sign up here.
     
  • Celebrating Solar Banner Deployments
    Sept. 21, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Vienna, VA

    We are celebrating on this day with clean energy banners to remind people that solar energy is cleaner, cheaper, safer, faster, and unlimited. Sign up here.
     
  • Sun Day: A Day for Peace and the Planet
    Sept. 21, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM — Richmond, VA

    Third Act-RVA is partnering with the Richmond Peace Education Center (RPEC) and the University of Richmond (UR) to celebrate SunDay on September 21st from noon - 5pm. The event is called SunDay: A Day for Peace and the Planet. Sign up here.
     
  • Sun Day in Vienna: Solar Home Tour
    Sept. 21, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Vienna, VA

    Come tour a net zero PHIUS certified home that was recently built in downtown Vienna. Learn how energy efficiency contributes to better indoor air quality, lowers utility bills and makes your home quieter and more comfortable.  Sign up here.
     
  • Electrified, Solar-Powered Home Tour & Advocacy
    Sept. 21, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM — Leesburg, VA
    Come tour a home totally powered by the Sun. We’ll showcase sun and wind energy and talk about how sustainable energy can power our world without pollution. Sign up here.

Other

  • MORE Sun Day Events — See Third Act's Calendar Page 
    Sun Day is a day of action on September 21, 2025, celebrating solar and wind power, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind. Third Act is teaming with partners across America on dozens of events. Check them out!

If you have questions, email [email protected]. See you there!

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