Wikipedia:Wikipedia Day/host

Host an event
Anyone can host a Wikipedia Day event. No formal approval or funding is necessary, though some funds are available.

The "Keep It Simple" approach:
 * 1) Choose a venue (please keep it COVID-19 safe!) or an online platform. There are free online platforms available, such as Jitsi; or you may prefer a commercial platform such as Zoom or Google Meet, which are free to use (with some limitations).
 * 2) Create a wiki page telling people how to participate
 * 3) Link to your wiki page on the central Wikipedia page: Wikipedia Day and/or the central Meta Wiki page: Wikipedia 20

The "Our plans could use some financial support" approach:
 * 1) Sooner is better - apply for up to US$2000 in funding from the Wikimedia Foundation meta:Grants:Project/Rapid
 * 2) covers coffee and cake
 * 3) if your library, university, or community center requires venue fees, this sponsorship can cover that
 * 4) Consider the guidance at Meetup
 * 5) Secure a space
 * 6) Invite your friends and community
 * 7) Please post a link to your event on this year's event listing
 * 8) Provide birthday cake

Resources

 * WP:Meetup