Yuri’s Night is a global celebration of humanity’s past, present, and future in space. Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12, 1981. (www.yurisnight.net)
The event, held in the towering Space Gallery, this Yuri's Night celebration features music by Noise Complaint's Chris Tower, Subset, and Live Percussion by AMMO, food trucks, aerospace guest stars, and a costume contest.
Photos taken in collaboration with the Marketing and Public Relations teams at the Museum of Flight.
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