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Peace Day celebration on the bayfront Saturday
Established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace, aka Peace Day, was intended to be a day of global ceasefire and non-violence every September 21.
Obviously, it hasn’t always worked out that way, but 43 years later the Global Love Project, a St. Petersburg nonprofit, continues to advocate for a peaceful September – and beyond – through culturally-based community events.
Saturday is the big day. “Peace in the Park” takes place at North Straub Park, starting in the morning with tai chi and culminating in a St. Pete RunFest-organized 1.5 mile candle-carrying walk to and from the St. Pete Pier. That’s from 7 to 8 p.m.
The day’s family-friendly centerpiece is from 3 to 8 in Straub Park and includes chalk art, live music and community-building activities.
Admission to all events is free.
“This celebration is more than just an event,” chalk artist and Global Love Project founder Justin Lucci said in a prepared statement. “It’s reflection of who we are as a community. It’s about demonstrating that peace is not an abstract concept, but something we can actively build together, right here in our neighborhood and for the world to see.”
For more information, visit the organization’s website here.
