Yuri's Night is an international celebration held on April 12 every year to commemorate space exploration milestones. The event aims to increase public interest in space exploration and inspire a new generation of explorers. It was created by Loretta Hidalgo, George T. Whitesides, and Trish Garner in 2001. The celebration includes music, dance, fashion, and art. The 2004 event in Los Angeles was attended by over 100 prominent space leaders, including author Ray Bradbury and space tourist Dennis Tito. The 2007 event in the San Francisco Bay Area was located at NASA Ames Research Center and featured artists.