Rock Springs, WY –  The International Day committee has announced that it has elected to fund, in part, electrical access improvements in Bunning Park, Downtown, Rock Springs. Using funds from previous International Day celebrations, the volunteer committee has elected to reinvest $26,486.06 into the community and the downtown Rock Springs venue.

In conjunction with the City of Rock Springs, the not-for-profit International Day organization seeks to provide enhanced electrical capacity and access for their event as well for the various groups and events who utilize this community space throughout the year. The City of Rock Springs parks department broke ground on the project on the morning of July 3rd. Work is scheduled to be completed by July 7th.

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY:  

International Day started back in the 1920’s, when Rock Springs was recognized to be a very unique town.  It was very rare that a community as small as Rock Springs would have a population that was so diverse.  To have 56 nationalities in such a small area was unheard of throughout other areas of the Intermountain West.  People got together and started International Day as a way of showcasing the large variety of ethnic songs and dances from the different community groups.

At that time, the event was held at the Elks Lodge and at the old Rialto Theater.  It continued for years until the start of WWII.  Due to changing times, the event died out.  It started up again for a few years in the 1960’s, and then died out again.  It was revived in the 1990’s and was held on B St. and on S. Main St.  It has been at its current home in Bunning Park since 2003.  Due to its growing success, it is in the 16th year of this recent revival.

International Days, Inc is an independent, volunteer operated not-for-profit organization. Current committee members include Greg Bailey, Cindy Bailey, David Tate, Joanne Zotti, Misty Simek, Chad Banks, Logan Meeks, JoAnn Parnell, JT Larson, Phillip Parnell, Gary Collins, Ron Wild, and Michael Boren.

For more information visit RSInternationalDay.com