Celebrate Peace

Celebrate Peace

Celebrate Peace Events - August 28, 2013

A local group of community volunteers has organized a special, first-time event in downtown Dayton that will mark two vital, internationally important events that have to do with world peace: the 100th anniversary of the Peace Palace in the Hague, Netherlands and the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The City of Dayton is supporting the celebration of peace and Mayor Gary Leitzell will help recognize the anniversaries.

All events are free, family friendly and open to the public.

An Anniversary for Peace, a public celebration at the steps of the Old Courthouse in Dayton, Ohio.

August 28, 2013, 12 - 1 PM

The celebration will include:

• A proclamation by: Mayor Gary Leitzell
• A reading of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech
• Live music by Seefari Reggae

ADDITIONAL, RELATED EVENTS on August 28, 2013:

Peace on Fifth

• 508 E. 5th St., Dayton
• Peace Bike Ride
• August 28, 2013, 6 PM

Missing Peace Art Space

• 234 Dutoit, Dayton
• Movie Screening and Reception
• Movie: "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," a powerful film about of peace, hope and determination.
• August 28, 2013, 6 - 8:30 PM

Email us at celebratepeacedayton@gmail.com and search us on Facebook: CELEBRATE PEACE

Events sponsored by:

• Piece of the Palace
• MLK-Dayton, Inc.
• Missing Peace Art Space
• Peace on Fifth
• Jes McMillian Mosaics
• Welker Studio
• 91.3 WYSO Public Radio
• Classical 88.1 WDPR

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Courthouse Square

Celebrate Peace is taking place at Courthouse Square, which is located at Third and Main Streets in Dayton. Courthouse Square - Courthouse Square, operated by the Board of County Commissioners, is an outdoor entertainment facility located at the corner of Third and Main Streets in the heart of downtown Dayton.

City of Dayton.

City of Dayton - Official City Website