Earth Hour Viewing Party

Earth Hour is a worldwide climate change initiative marked by people around the world turning off their lights for one hour on March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The aim is to reach one billion people in an organized and collaborative global sustainability movement to show that it is possible to take action on global warming.

This year, Las Vegas is committed to the 2009 Earth Hour event as a flagship city, and the Springs Preserve is one of dozens of local business leaders committed to the cause. In addition to darkening all nonessential lighting at the Preserve, the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck will host a viewing party, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on March 28.

Illuminated by LED candles, guests will experience Earth Hour from one of the best views in Las Vegas while being entertained by acoustic musicians Hungry Cloud, The Petals and Mother McKenzie. Admission is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit the Springs Preserve Foundation. A limited cafe menu is available for food and beverage purchases.

Originating in 2007 in Sydney Australia, Earth Hour has grown to become one of the largest initiatives raising awareness for climate change with 50 million people across 35 countries participating in 2008. Popular landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, The Coliseum in Rome, and Times Square's Coca Cola billboard all stood together in darkness, as symbols for hope for climate change.