International Day of Peace – Peace Pole Dedication

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

The Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association (HBBA), Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association, Hosteling International USA, United Nations Association Portland, and the Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN) are co-hosting this year’s

International Day of Peace

Monday, September 21
4:00 – 5:00
SE 50th and Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214

This year’s International Day of Peace theme is “Shaping Peace Together”.  The event will include:

• A welcome speech and land acknowledgement
• Peace pole dedication
• Local speakers
• Closing reflection

The small gathering will honor social-distancing guidelines and will be live-streamed via Zoom for the community.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83074612758?pwd=L09UcHNHbzdZWUp3MG53eG1ZR01iQT09

In addition to our on-line celebration, please support local businesses in their efforts to remain vibrant through the Hawthorne at Home Virtual Street Fair.

This includes our co-sponsor, JaCiva’s Bakery, which continues to offer cakes and chocolate during these difficult times.  Yes, there will be chocolate at the celebration!

To express interest in attending and help spread the word, visit our Facebook Event Page.