Today in gatherings all over the world, feathers will fly as large groups of the pillow armed public meet to celebrate International Pillow Fight Day. These friendly fights are planned all over the globe, from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, CA, Rome to Brazil. Today there are pillow fights planned in every corner of the globe.

It all started back in 2008 on March 22. This is when the largest Pillow fight flash mob commenced with over 25 participating cities. A public staged event that was recorded as the largest flash mob ever. These pillow fighting flash mobs are planned and the word is spread primarily using the internet and social networking sites. Participants show up for a public pillow fighting frenzy. To blow off a little steam and display their pillow fighting skills.

If your wondering if there are rules to this mass chaos, there are some official guidelines . These include where to hold your events, never asking permission, how to hold your pillow and cleaning up after the party. They do believe in going green and leaving no trace is highly encouraged.

Now each year on April 6, pillow fighting events are planned around the globe. Who knows, there might just be one close to you. If not, why not start one in your neighborhood?