In 1817, James Parkinson published his ‘Essay on the Shaking Palsy’, recognising Parkinson’s as a medical condition for the first time. We mark his birthday every 11 April with World Parkinson’s Day.
It’s a time to come together, raise awareness and build connections. World Parkinson’s Day is a day for you, the Parkinson’s community.
Resource guide
Discover exciting ways to mark World Parkinson’s Day in 2026, from hosting a bake sale to taking part in a sponsored walk. Plus, take a look back at how we celebrated in 2025.
Download our Welsh bilingual resource guide
Get involved
On World Parkinson's Day 2025, over 180 iconic landmarks, buildings and homes lit up blue to shine a light on people with Parkinson’s. Get your local landmark involved for 2026.
In 2025, we received over 500 beautiful knitted tulips as part of our knit it blue campaign. We have knitting and crotchet patterns on page 7 of our resource guide.
From information stalls to cake sales and exercise classes. Last year over 150 incredible community events were hosted by you. Let us know your World Parkinson's Day 2026 plans.
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Get in touch
Have a question about World Parkinson's Day? We're here to help. Email us at [email protected].