European embassies open to public in Washington, D.C. on Saturday

European Union embassies are opening their doors to the general public in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 11.

The "European Union Open House" is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, according to Events DC.

"Visitors will enjoy the authentic music, dance, food, film and art of the distinctive nations of the European Union," read the announcement from Events DC, which hosts the event each every year on the first Saturday after Europe Day on May 9.

"This date marks the signing of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950, which established the European Coal and Steel Community, a multinational entity that would eventually become the European Union as we know it today," according to the announcement.

Participating countries include Spain, Greece, Ireland, Germany and more. The embassies will be open from 10am-4pm.

The Diplomatic Service of the European Union said it celebrates Europe Day by "opening our doors to the public so that Americans can catch a glimpse of the European cultures that make up the European Union. Normally you have to cross the Atlantic to visit the EU, but at Open House, you just have to cross the street."