Mayor Ricardo Nunes celebrates the 200th anniversary of Jardim da Luz Park in São Paulo.

This Sunday, November 15th, the city of São Paulo celebrated the 200th anniversary of Jardim da Luz Park, the oldest public park in the capital, inaugurated in 1825. The park, located on Avenida Tiradentes, next to the Pinacoteca, welcomed thousands of visitors for a special program organized by the São Paulo City Hall.

Mayor Ricardo Nunes participated in the celebrations and highlighted the municipality's commitment to the park's revitalization, which is undergoing renovations to give the people of São Paulo a renewed, safe, and even more inviting environment. According to the mayor, Jardim da Luz will continue to be a space for meeting, culture, well-being, and memory, preserving its historical importance in the heart of the city.

The 200th-anniversary celebration included theatrical performances, historical reenactments, art workshops, guided tours, musical performances, and cultural activities that retraced the park's history over two centuries.

During the event, Ricardo Nunes also reinforced the "Zero Fare on Sundays" initiative, a measure that has facilitated access for residents throughout the city to parks, museums, and cultural attractions in São Paulo. With free transportation, many families took the opportunity to visit Jardim da Luz and participate in the festivities.

Sunday was marked by joy, remembrance, and movement. Jardim da Luz Park, with its 200 years of history, reaffirms its role as a green, cultural, and emotional heritage of the São Paulo capital, celebrating the past while preparing for an even more vibrant future.

In this season of gratitude, I’m reflecting on what gives me hope, even in challenging times. At the top of my mind are the changemakers in our Obama Foundation family. These inspirational leaders are passionate about helping others and committed to creating positive change in their communities and across our world. We want to do something special to recognize and appreciate their hard work. Will you join me and sign a thank you card for them? You can also add an optional note of encouragement.

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