WE Day

WE Day is an annual "youth empowerment" event organized by Free the Children. The event started in Toronto in 2007 and is now held in cities across Canada, the United States, and the UK. WE Day motivates youth to take action on local and global issues. We Day events feature speeches and performances by global leaders, social activists and public figures.

The Muppets participated in the 2016 WE Day events. Kermit the Frog appeared on stage with Zooey Deschanel during WE Day 2016 in Los Angles. Other Muppets, including Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Rizzo the Rat, Statler and Waldorf, Gonzo, Beauregard, Chip, Scooter, Bobo the Bear, The Swedish Chef, Rowlf the Dog, Pepe the King Prawn and others, also helped lend their voices to the WE movement.

Other celebrities that participated in the 2016 event, included: Charlize Theron, Demi Lovato, Seth Rogen, Selena Gomez, Natalie Portman, Common, Rowan Blanchard, Jennifer Hudson, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Ruffalo, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, David Foster, Paula Abdul, Rico Rodriguez and Raini Rodriguez.

A television special of the event will air on ABC on August 28, 2016 at 7pm Eastern (6pm Central).