City-wide celebrations mark Yerevan Day

Mayor Tigran Avinyan has congratulated residents on Yerevan Day and invited them to take part in events being held across the capital with their families and friends.

“Dear residents, happy Yerevan Day! Today, Yerevan welcomes us with wonderful sunny weather, and there will be festivals, events for children, plenty of music and a great atmosphere in different parts of the city,” Avinyan said in a video message posted on his Facebook page.

Both local artists and performers from abroad are taking part in the events.

“Come out into the city with your families, children and friends, and let’s enjoy this beautiful day together. See you in Yerevan,” he concluded.

As part of the Erebuni-Yerevan 2808 celebrations, concerts and festivals are being held in various administrative districts of the capital on October 9-10. The festivities will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at Victory Park at 10:45 pm on October 10.

This year’s celebrations mark the 2,808th anniversary of Yerevan, traced to 782 BC, when King Argishti I founded the fortress of Erebuni.