{"id":40281,"date":"2026-09-30T10:56:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=40281"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:01:40","slug":"united-states-and-canada-international-day-of-peace-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=40281","title":{"rendered":"United States and Canada: International Day of Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION .<\/p>\n

A survey by CPNN<\/p>\n

\nHere are 108 actions for the International Day of Peace located in 46 of the 50 United States, as well as 19 events in Canada in 9 of the 10 provinces. In order to save space, only one event is given in detail for each province or state, while internet links are provided for the others.<\/p>\n

\nThe events were listed in Google during the weeks of September 17-28 this year under the key words \u201cInternational Day of Peace,\u201d \u201cpeaceday\u201d or \u201cJourn\u00e9e Internationale de la Paix\u201d or were listed on the website of Campaign Nonviolence<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nWinnipeg, Manitoba
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\nHere are excerpts from the articles.<\/p>\n

* * * CANADA * * *<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n

ALBERTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

ST. ALBERT<\/a> : This year’s celebration of the International Day of Peace especially meaningful as we also recognize St. Albert as an International City of Peace. Enjoy music, community connection, inspiring remarks, hot dogs, refreshments, and dessert at Rotary Park on Sunday at 12:00\u20131:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.\u00a0 Bring your family, friends, and neighbours.<\/p>\n

BRITISH COLUMBIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

WESTVIEW<\/a> : At the qathet for Peace weekly Palestine solidarity rally by the Wild Scoop ice cream shop (at the “Clock Square”) Annabelle Tully-Barr is joining us for a couple peace songs. Sat. Sept. 19. Rally starts at noon, singing shortly before 1 pm and then, weather permitting, a picnic! <\/p>\n

NELSON<\/a> <\/p>\n

MANITOBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

WINNIPEG<\/a> : Walk for Peace and Justice 2026 is a mobile, multimedia event organized by Peace Alliance Winnipeg with the participation of many community groups. The event is designed to highlight the growing dangers of world war. Walk for Peace and Justice will bring our message to guests attending Nuit Blanche through music, art and poetry. Gather at westside of City Hall at 7pm.<\/p>\n

WINNIPEG ARTISTS FOR PEACE<\/a> <\/p>\n

NEW BRUNSWICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

ST. JOHN<\/a> : At the New Brunswick Public Libraries in a lead up to the International Day of Peace on September 21, we\u2019re inviting everyone of all ages to leave a message of hope on our Wall of Hope to help spread kindness and to strive for peace and harmony.<\/p>\n

NEWFOUNDLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

ST. JOHN’S<\/a> : Video: A “peace pole” has been unveiled at Bannerman Park, linking St. John’s to an international movement for peace and inclusion.<\/p>\n

NOVA SCOTIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

PEACE WALK<\/a> : Video of VishwaMitra Yogesh Nova Scotia Peace Walk Sept 2024<\/p>\n

ONTARIO<\/strong><\/p>\n

HAMILTON<\/a> : Mark International Day of Peace TODAY! Monday September 21st 6:30-7:30 PM with a Vigil at Hamilton City Hall Peace Garden, Corner of Bay and Hunter Streets. ALL WELCOME! Bring a blanket, a candle, and a snack. Hear the UN Statement for the 2026 International Day of Peace<\/p>\n

AURORA<\/a>
\nBANCROFT<\/a>
\nOTTAWA<\/a>
\nPLYMPTON-WYOMING<\/a>
\nSUDBURY<\/a>
\nTIMMINS<\/a>
\nWHITBY<\/a><\/p>\n

QUEBEC<\/strong><\/p>\n

SAINTE-EUSTACHE<\/a> : On the International Day of Peace, at the invitation of the organization Toulesarts, H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Courteau hosts sociologist and author Andr\u00e9 Jacob for a presentation on his activism for peace. A themed open mic session will follow: the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 litt\u00e9raire de Laval invites poets who have published poems about peace in its literary arts journal, *Entrevous*, to give a 3-minute reading of their work. <\/p>\n

MONTREAL<\/a><\/p>\n

SASKATCHEWAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

SASKATOON<\/a> : On Monday, September 22, 2026, Grade 8 students from St. Anne School marked the International Day for Peace (celebrated Sept. 21) with their annual Nobel Peace Laureate Brick Celebration at Rotary Park Peace Plaza. Partners from the Saskatoon Nutana Rotary Club and Meewasin Valley Authority joined representatives from the school division to hear what Ms. Johanssen’s Grade 8 class learned about this year’s brick dedication recipient, Jimmy Carter. Students Elliot Krushel, Daniil Pysmennyi and Mya Pilon presented a tribute highlighting Carter’s legacy of working to resolve international conflicts, strengthen democratic institutions and support human rights around the world.<\/p>\n

\n* * * UNITED STATES * * *<\/p>\n

ALABAMA<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPELIKA<\/a> : Pastor Carolyn Morton and the Samford Community Outreach Peace Group will teach and host a youth Nonviolent Solution Group Discussion on September 21,2026, at 4pm central. Location: Christian Care Ministries, Opelika, AL<\/p>\n

ALASKA<\/strong><\/p>\n

FAIRBANKS<\/a> : Come help plan the International Day of Peace, tech, workshops, winter potluck presentations\/movies, and more!ccWednesday, September 2, 2026, 7 pm Alaska Peace Center.<\/p>\n

SEWARD<\/a><\/p>\n

ARIZONA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tucson<\/p>\n

TUCSON<\/a> : Bright and early on the morning of September 22, ten peace activists held brightly-lettered signs in front of the main entrance of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. As military personnel drove into the base and rush hour traffic passed by, the bold, large signs communicated peace messages.<\/p>\n

PRESCOTT<\/a>
\nQUEEN CREEK<\/a><\/p>\n

ARKANSAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

LITTLE ROCK<\/a> : From Sept 20-27, Arkansas Peace Week coordinates 23 actions and events in Little Rock and around the state, including Peace Week at School, peace art contests, a pilgrimage for peace, vigils, peace mural painting, Braver Angels conversations, mutual aid, and much more. <\/p>\n

CALIFORNIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

MANHATTAN BEACH<\/a> : Dressed in white, community members filled the space of Manhattan Beach\u2019s Civic Center Plaza for one purpose: peace. To feel peace, create peace, and spread peace. I looked around and saw kids like me, students, and peers, gathered alongside parents, teachers, and community leaders.\u00a0Simon Uslaner’s speech especially stood out to me. \u201cOne word is only a drop. Peace is a river,\u201d he said. But his next words stayed with me even more: \u201cBe the drop that isn’t scared to change the river’s course.\u201d As the event came to an end, we were left with one final performance. Jack Bos, a senior at Mira Costa High School, sang \u201cRise Up\u201d by Andra Day, bringing a different expression of peace to the ceremony through music. His voice carried across Civic Center Plaza as doves were released and flew above the crowd. I looked up watching the birds cross the sky while music continued below them.\u00a0For a moment everything I heard \u2014 about community, creating positive change, and what it means to create peace\u2014 seemed to all come together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ARCADIA<\/a>
\nBAKERSFIELD<\/a>
\nCOTTAGE GROVE<\/a>
\nHAYWARD<\/a>
\nMANTECA<\/a>
\nMORRO BAY<\/a>
\nOAKLAND<\/a>
\nPALO ALTO<\/a>
\nPETALUMA, METTA CENTER<\/a>
\nTHOUSAND OAKS<\/a><\/p>\n

COLORADO<\/strong><\/p>\n

BOULDER<\/a> : TO mark the International Day of Peace, Boulder Rotary Club is sponsoring a walk for peace in the International Peace Garden along the downtown portion of Boulder Creek. Downtown\u00a0 church bells, including ours here at First Church, will ring between 7:15\u00a0 and 8 pm to add a prayerful background as the walkers silently contemplate our theme for this year, \u201cPeace Is Possible.\u201d The walk is open to all \u2013 the walkers will meet at 7 pm at the Canyon Blvd. side of the library to begin the walk. The Candlelight Walk for Peace is one of a series of activities being sponsored by Boulder Rotary Club under the umbrella \u201cPeace Weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

ASPEN PARK<\/a>
\nCENTENNIAL<\/a><\/p>\n

CONNECTICUT<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW HAVEN<\/a> : The City of New Haven Peace Commission invites you to save the date for this year\u2019s Peace Tree planting in observance of the International Day of Peace. This year, the Commission will be planting the tree at Alderwoman Honda Smith\u2019s community center, The Shack. The community center is located at 333 Valley St., New Haven, CT 06515. The date is Sept. 19 and the time is TBA. Come join us and others as we gather to observe the International Day of Peace and to thank Alder Honda Smith for all that she has done for her community and youth, and for being a supporter of the Peace Commission.<\/p>\n

NEW BRITAIN<\/a><\/p>\n

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON<\/a> : During Peace Week, the Peace Alliance will schedule Zoom meetings with multiple Congressional offices to educate about and advocate for a cabinet-level Department of Peacebuilding.<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON DC PEACE TEAMS<\/a>
\nWASHINGTON CHURCH OF CHRIST<\/a> <\/p>\n

DELAWARE<\/strong><\/p>\n

SEAFORD<\/a> : Nonviolent Seaford will be joining Sing for Unity and people across the world to create a sound wave of hope, unity, peace, and global community that travels across time zones: 20 September, 2:00 p.m., Seaford Community Gardens, 214 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973? Also We will be having special Peace Art editions of Tuesday Morning Art at the North Star Navigation Center on Tuesday, September 22 & 29, 2026. Join us on September 22 as we write group poetry about violence and nonviolence and begin to create our Visionary Peace Art projects, which will be completed September 29. <\/p>\n

FLORIDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

MIAMI BEACH<\/a> : Art, youth voices and a community peace march come together at Miami Beach Botanical Garden in observance of the International Day of Peace. The gathering takes place Friday, September 18, bringing students and community members together around themes of peace, dialogue and collective responsibility. Programming includes a peace assembly, youth discussion and an exhibition of student artwork, followed by a peace march open to participants of all ages. The event centers on the theme \u201cInvest in Peace \u2014 For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.\u201d<\/p>\n

CORAL SPRINGS<\/a>
\nMIAMI, MONTESSORI<\/a>
\nMIAMI, PATCH<\/a>
\nMIAMI BEACH SCHOOL<\/a><\/p>\n

GEORGIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

SAVANNAH<\/a> : Peace in the Park 2026, Sunday, September 27, \u2028Daffin Park. Join hundreds of community members for an incredible day of connection, celebration, and action. The event kicks off with inspiring live entertainment and the presentation of the Peacebuilder Awards, honoring those making a difference in our community. You can look forward to a meaningful Peace Walk, participating in a massive Human Peace Sign, and engaging in Courageous Conversations that bring us closer together. It is an event for all ages, featuring a dedicated Resource Fair, vibrant food trucks, youth art initiatives, and a wide variety of fun family activities.<\/p>\n

NEWTON<\/a><\/p>\n

HAWAII<\/strong><\/p>\n

HANAPEPE<\/a> : Jerry Hirata of the Kauai Soto Zen Temple said Peace Day 2026 is going to be very different. Sponsored by the Storybook Theatre, the Interfaith Round Table of Kauai (IROK) and the Kauai Soto Zen Temple, the Peace Day observance on Kauai will start from 4 p.m. and end at twilight. Professional festival artist Cary Valentine will host the stage events, which feature something for everyone. Thespian Mark Jeffers will be teaching Peace Games in the Storybook classroom, and a video of \u201cWarrior Poet,\u201d written and performed by Alton Takiyama-Chung, will be playing. Paper cranes will be made, and burned in the name of peace. A gold foil crane will become part of the 1,001 cranes with Kauai prayers that will be made into a dove of peace and given to the Kauai Council Chamber.<\/p>\n

IDAHO<\/strong><\/p>\n

BOISE<\/a> : Today is the International Day of Peace! It reminds us that even small acts of kindness, understanding, and respect can help create a more peaceful world. At our Montessori Academy, we nurture these lessons every day<\/p>\n

ILLINOIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

NORTH CHICAGO<\/a> : Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. recently issued a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing the International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21. The City of North Chicago will commemorate the International Day of Peace with a “Bring Peace to Our Streets\u2013Walk for Peace” throughout the city. Mayor Rockingham encourages all residents, businesses, schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, neighborhood groups, and public agencies to participate in activities that promote peace, support a 24-hour period of non-violence and ceasefire, strengthen community partnerships, and reaffirm our collective commitment to building safer, healthier, and more united communities.<\/p>\n

CHICAGO<\/a><\/p>\n

INDIANA<\/strong><\/p>\n

EVANSVILLE<\/a> : On International Peace Day. Veterans For Peace in Evansville invites you to join us and people of good will the world over as we uphold and celebrate the desire for peace, the deepest desire of humanity. Peace Concert and Art Exhibit on the evening of Sep. 21 at The Barn<\/p>\n

IOWA<\/strong><\/p>\n

DAVENPORT<\/a> : On September 24, join Riverside Interfaith at the Putnam Museum for a free film screening and discussion of the Emmy-nominated documentary “The Sultan & the Saint” which explores how, during the Crusades, Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil and St. Francis of Assisi crossed enemy lines to meet as people of faith. Their extraordinary encounter shows how respectful dialogue can overcome fear, build trust, and inspire peace across religious differences. After the screening, a panel discussion and discussion will be held with Sr. Jan Cebula of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, IA; and Dr. Bachir Djehiche, Imam and Religious Director at ICQC, Moline, IL.<\/p>\n

CLINTON<\/a><\/p>\n

KENTUCKY<\/strong><\/p>\n

LOUISVILLE<\/a> : 12th Annual Celebration of Twelve Days Toward Peace hosted by Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion and Nonviolent Louisville. Actions between Sept 21-Oct 2, include Chalk It Up for Peace with local students, a 12-hr Vigil For Nonviolence, a peace pole planting, daily meditations and reflections, a film screening, a book discussion, rally against gun violence, international youth exchange on nonviolence between Caicedo, Colombia, and local students, and much more.<\/p>\n

MAPLE MOUNT<\/a><\/p>\n

LOUISIANA<\/strong><\/p>\n

BATON ROUGE<\/a> : People from different faiths gathered Sunday at 14 churches and houses of worship across the Baton Rouge area for a pray-for-peace vigil focused on unity in a community organizers say is increasingly divided.<\/p>\n

MAINE<\/strong><\/p>\n

NORWAY<\/a> : Nonviolent Action Days. September 26. Restorative Community Training. 9AM – 12PM. Here you will learn skills to help group decision-making be more effective. This workshop will be hosted by Katey Branch, Elizabeth Hartford, Angela Todd. –Connecting Without Agreeing: Nonviolent Community Training. 1PM – 4PM. This workshop will emphasis the importance of cultivating curiosity about the needs beneath differing viewpoints. It will be Facilitated by Leah.<\/p>\n

BELFAST<\/a>
\nGRAND ISLE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Question for this article<\/p>\n

What has happened this year (2026) for the International Day of Peace?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\nNational Harbor, Maryland
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MARYLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

NATIONAL HARBOR<\/a> : On September 16th, peace activists held a nonviolent witness in demonstration against the Air Force Association (AFA) Arms Bazaar in National Harbor, Maryland. This witness, organized by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker and co-sponsored by Pax Christi Metro DC- Baltimore and Pax Christi USA, was held in solidarity with all who are participating in the upcoming Campaign Nonviolence and the Catholic Days of Action (Sept. 21st–Oct. 2nd). They also acted in solidarity with an interfaith coalition, including Priests Against Genocide and Doctors Against Genocide,\u00a0who are unveiling today (Sept 16) a 330-foot memorial “Gaza Children’s Shroud” with the names of 20,000 children killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7, 2023, at the Church Center for the United Nations across from U.N. (See the photo above)<\/p>\n

FREDERICK<\/a>
\nLEXINGTON PARK<\/a><\/p>\n

MASSACHUSETTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

BOSTON<\/a> : More than 1,800 people from across Greater Boston and New England are expected to gather on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place for An Evening with Gurudev: On Power, Presence & Peace. The evening will feature internationally known humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a live program of wisdom, guided meditation, music, and audience Q&A. The event is open to adults of all backgrounds, and no prior meditation experience is needed. The City of Boston is also marking the occasion with a proclamation from Mayor Michelle Wu declaring September 25 \u201cPower, Presence & Peace Day\u201d in recognition of the humanitarian work of Gurudev and the Art of Living Foundation. Event details: Friday, September 25, 2026, 7\u20139 PM at Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston.<\/p>\n

EVERETT<\/a>
\nNEWTON<\/a>
\nSPRINGFIELD<\/a><\/p>\n

MICHIGAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

ANN ARBOR<\/a> : Ann Arbor International Day of Peace 2026: Live Stream w\/ Alan Haber | Music & Community Rally. Organized by the Community Commons Initiating Committee, this event brings together local artists, activists, historians, and musicians under the theme “INVEST IN PEACE is a GLOBAL THEME \u2014 DIVEST FROM WAR is a LOCAL ACTION”. Many Featured Guests & Performers. Event Highlights: MUSIC for PEACE, WORDS for PEACE, ART for PEACE. Open community participation: Bring your own words, art, music, or tell a poem!<\/p>\n

DETROIT<\/a><\/p>\n

MINNESOTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL<\/a> : September 20 through October 3, 2026 Please join Twin Cities Nonviolent, our partners, and the global community as we celebrate Twelve Days Free from Violence. We hope you find many experiences listed below to take part in during the Twelve Days Free from Violence.
\nSeptember 20: Hands Across Mississippi River; Twin Cities Veg Fest; protest 200 Days of War on Iran; Theatre de Facto presents: It Can\u2019t Happen Here
\nSeptember 21: Special screening of The Last Wintercount; Brass Solidarity plays at George Floyd Square
\nSeptember 22: Peace Concert; Recovering from the Policy-Based Disaster of Federal Immigration Policy, a virtual briefing; film , SHIFT: Do What Moves You
\nSeptember 23: Vigil to End War; Peace Talks Webinar Series: Sisters Transforming Education Worldwide;Climate Superfund Orientation: Who should pay for MN\u2019s rising climate costs? a discussion
\nSeptember 24-October 2: See link for details.<\/p>\n

ROSEVILLE<\/a><\/p>\n

MISSOURI<\/strong><\/p>\n

KANSAS CITY<\/a> : Join the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council for an afternoon of music, storytelling, poetry, prayer, conversation, art, and community at the\u00a0International Day of Peace Festival.<\/p>\n

KANSAS CITY MONTESSOPRI SCHOOL<\/a><\/p>\n

MONTANA<\/strong><\/p>\n

BOZEMAN<\/a> : Today at Bozeman Montessori, we paused to celebrate the International day of Peace. Together as a community, our children gathered, lit a candles, and raised their voices to sing, \u201cLight a Candle for Peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

NEBRASKA<\/strong><\/p>\n

LINCOLN<\/a> : Nebraskans for Peace 2026 Annual Peace Conference on Sept. 26th at The Unitarian Church of Lincoln. The morning portion of the conference will feature authors and contributors from Roots of Justice: A History of Race and Racism in Nebraska, exploring important chapters of Nebraska’s history and the experiences of communities that have often been overlooked. The afternoon will feature three workshops connected to the three priority areas of Nebraskans for Peace: Anti-War \u201cCivil Dialogue as a Tool for Peacebuilding\u201d; Social Justice \u201cVoting: A Right for All, Accessible to Some, Impactful for All;\u201d and Environment \u201cAI, Datacenters, and Energy Democracy\u201d.<\/p>\n

NEW HAMPSHIRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

CONCORD<\/a> : On September 19, New Hampshire Peace Action set up microphones on the State House Lawn and held a teach-in on nonviolence with games, music, and speakers. What a great way to get the word out! Listen to student intern Hazel speak about how nonviolence actively works for change, challenging systems that cause harm while refusing to cause harm ourselves.<\/p>\n

NEW JERSEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

TEANECK<\/a> : Peace Islands Institute NJ warmly invites families, friends, neighbors, and community organizations from across New Jersey to the 7th Annual Peace Festival at Milton A. Votee Park in Teaneck. The Peace Festival is a welcoming, family-oriented cultural celebration that brings people together through music, dance, food, creativity, healthy activity, and meaningful community connection. It is a nonpartisan community program centered on friendship, mutual respect, and the belief that peace grows when people meet and celebrate together.<\/p>\n

NEW MEXICO<\/strong><\/p>\n

ALBUQUERQUE<\/a> : Lutheran Peace Fellowship film and Discussion for the\u00a0International Day of Peace — “An Ordinary Insanity<\/a>” is a 29-minute documentary directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Judith Ehrlich that features former U.S. nuclear war planner and whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg delivering an urgent call to action on the dangers of nuclear weapons. <\/p>\n

ALBUQUERQUE<\/a>
\nSANTA FE<\/a><\/p>\n

NEW YORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW YORK CITY<\/a> : Concert for the International Day of Peace, Times Square on the UN International Day of Peace. 12 noon Moment of Silence Meditation led virtually by Ringo Starr. Then Concert to 4pm with 27 LIVE PEACE PERFORMANCES AND MESSAGES,<\/p>\n

BROOKLYN, HEARD NATION<\/a>
\n BROOKLYN, SOAP BOX GALLERY<\/a>
\nBUFFALO<\/a>
\nKINGSTON<\/a>
\nNEW YORK CITY, SERVAS<\/a>
\nOLEAN<\/a><\/p>\n

NEW YORK – UNITED NATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE<\/a> : Excerpt from Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Peace: Around the world, people are showing that we are not powerless. Volunteers, advocates, civil society leaders, peacekeepers and peacemakers are bridging divides, uniting communities and pushing for dialogue. Action by action, they are building peace from the ground up. \u00a0Like this year\u2019s theme \u2014 \u201cInvesting in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day\u201d \u2014 these champions of peace are showing us that achieving peace is not passive or automatic. It\u2019s an active and deliberate choice to invest in a better future. \u00a0<\/p>\n

NORTH CAROLINA<\/strong><\/p>\n

RALEIGH<\/a> : International Day of Peace at William Peace University? The festivities will start at 3:30 p.m. on the Main Lawn, where students can see an African drumming group and hear a spoken-word piece by Dasan Ahanu, North Carolina\u2019s Piedmont poet laureate and a teacher at Peace. Instructor Ana Teresa Galizes will also lead students in making paper cranes, a symbol of world peace.\u00a0 The event will continue in Leggett with a talk given by Lisa Yebuah, a peace and justice advocate, on what Peace might look like in our communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

GREENSBORO<\/a>
\nSOUTHPORT<\/a><\/p>\n

NORTH DAKOTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

FARGO<\/a> : Peace Academy Fargo. Today we celebrated the International Day of Peace! One of our Peace Academy traditions is to sing \u201cLight a Candle for Peace\u201d school-wide. From infants and toddlers to our pre-k students, we all gathered in the gym to sing for peace. Students also read books about peace, played peace games, and wrote and drew pictures about what peace means to me.<\/p>\n

OHIO<\/strong><\/p>\n

CLEVELAND<\/a> : Celebration of International Day of Peace with Taiz\u00e9 Prayer. Sunday, September 20, 2025, 6:30 pm, St. Joseph Center Chapel. In partnership with: Centering Space; Congregation of St. Joseph; Sisters of the Humility of Mary<\/p>\n

OKLAHOMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

OKLAHOMA CITY<\/a> : The Brahma Kumaris Oklahoma warmly invites you to a special program on peace and nonviolence held at the Oklahoma State Capitol Senate Chamber on:\ufeffSaturday, October 3rd.<\/p>\n

OREGON<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEWBERG<\/a> :Oregon Peace Fest. Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM, Chehalem Cultural Center: Peace Pole Dedication & Walk begins at 2:00 pm; Live Music 3:00 – 6:00 pm; Carnival Games 2:00 – 5:30 pm. Oregon Peacefest brings the community together through music, food, and educational fun – connecting residents with local nonprofits and the valuable resources they offer.<\/p>\n

BEAVERTON<\/a>
\nPORTLAND<\/a>
\nSALEM<\/a><\/p>\n

PENNSYLVANIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA<\/a> : Peace Day Philly is the local initiative for the UN International Day of Peace, September 21 \u00a0\u20287:00 – 8:15 PM, VIRTUAL . For over 15 years, Peace Day Philly has offered and encouraged activities and programs related to personal, local and global peace. Listen to inspiring speakers on topics of global peace, local peace organizing and ways to bring non-violence ideas and skills into everyday life. Mindfulness and compassion meditations, a special guest, and a change to share ways you will practice for peace in your world. Please invite your local and global peace networks!\u00a0Featured speakers are Dot Maver, Jennifer Kim and Samuel Chawla-Rios.<\/p>\n

MONROEVILLE<\/a>
\nPHILADELPHIA<\/a>
\nPITTSBURGH<\/a>
\nPITTSBURGH<\/a><\/p>\n

RHODE ISLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

EAST GREENWICH<\/a> : Happy International Day of Peace! Our Montessori School Primary children celebrated with a peace parade and pinwheels singing “Light a Candle for Peace”. We share a peace curriculum with children. Maria Montessori truly believed we could have world peace through her method. She was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize the three consecutive years before her death.<\/p>\n

CHARLESTON<\/a><\/p>\n

SOUTH CAROLINA<\/strong><\/p>\n

COLUMBIA<\/a> : Carolina Peace’s annual festival-style event celebrating the International Day of Peace. Join us for 3 hours of Peace, Love & Music at Peace Day at the State House, Saturday Sept 19th. Enjoy live music plus poetry. <\/p>\n

TENNESSEE<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHATTANOOGA<\/a> : Join us for our annual Community Sing in celebration of International Day of Peace! Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:30pm\u20106:30pm, Second Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

CORDOVA<\/a><\/p>\n

TEXAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

IRVING<\/a> : Join the Interfaith Alliance of Irving for our annual International Day of Peace Celebration on Saturday, September 26, from 4:00\u20136:00 PM at DFW Family Church in Irving. This FREE, family-friendly community event brings together Irving\u2019s diverse faith and cultural communities to celebrate peace, unity, friendship, and understanding. Enjoy children and youth performances representing different faith traditions, interactive faith and cultural booths, an Interfaith Passport activity for children, games, cultural foods, and fun activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n

AUSTIN<\/a>
\nEL PASO<\/a>
\nHOUSTON<\/a><\/p>\n

UTAH<\/strong><\/p>\n

SALT LAKE CITY<\/a> : Celebrate International Peace Day & Parade of Flags! Join the United Nations Association of Utah for an evening celebrating peace, cultural connection, and our diverse global community. The program will feature: a Peace Proclamation; highlights from the Utah Indonesian Association: a Parade of Flags Drumming performance; networking and an opportunity to meet members of the United Nations Association of Utah<\/p>\n

PARK CITY<\/a><\/p>\n

VERMONT<\/strong><\/p>\n

BURLINGTON<\/a> : Join the Vermont Council on World Affairs on\u00a0Wednesday, September 23rd for the 2026 State of the World Summit, a full-day gathering designed to help Vermonters better understand the forces reshaping the global landscape and what they mean for our future. Held in alignment with the United Nations\u2019 International Day of Peace, the Summit will bring together leaders and voices from across diplomacy, international affairs, media, business, sports, technology security, and civic life for a day of thoughtful conversations that explore how global trends connect to our local communities.<\/p>\n

VIRGINIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHARLOTTESVILLE<\/a> : Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice held a rally at the Downtown Mall on Monday, marking the International Day of Peace. The rally was moved under the Charlottesville pavillion due to rain.\u00a0A focus was CCPJ\u2019s petition urging the City Council of Charlottesville to pass a resolution opposing current wars.\u00a0Devon Sproule led the rally in song. Speakers included Lena Seville, Virginia Rovnyak, Alexandra Kedrock, David Swanson, and Jeff Fogel. Following the rally, participants attended a City Council meeting. Among those who spoke to the City Council in support of a resolution were David Swanson, Lena Seville, and Joanie Freeman.<\/p>\n

LYNCHBURG<\/a><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON<\/strong><\/p>\n

TACOMA<\/a> : The International Day of Peace is set for September 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thea\u2019s Park, marking the fifth year of the event and its largest expansion to date.\u00a0For the first time ever, organizers are hosting a full-day program, featuring music, dance, storytelling, speakers, art, and community activities. The main ceremony will highlight local leadership as Thomas Heavey Sr. introduces the Greater Tacoma Peace Laureate Program. Next, 2025 Greater Tacoma Peace Prize Laureate Carol C. Mitchell will deliver the keynote address, \u201cCompassion: Passing Peace Through Community,\u201d followed by an original song and guitar performance, \u201cWhen We Are We,\u201d by Rachelle LaNae.After a solemn moment of silence led by the Reverend Matthew Brecht, the morning ceremony will close with a performance of Cat Stevens\u2019s \u201cPeace Train\u201d by The Peacemakers, a group comprising Lambert, LaNae, Lloyd, Castro, Christina Brewer, and Jim Valley.Afternoon activities include local food vendors, interactive exhibits such as the Peace Bus and the Schoolie Foundation, tai chi and qigong sessions, a Children\u2019s Arts & Crafts Peace Zone, and Circle of Trees Peace Circles led by Anjali Silva at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

WEST VIRGINA<\/strong><\/p>\n

MORGANTOWN<\/a> : The Native American Studies Program in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences will hold its annual Peace Tree Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, next to the West Virginia University Peace Tree near Elizabeth Moore Hall. Cedric Woods, a citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, will deliver the annual Peace Tree lecture, \u201cMaking Relatives, Making Peace: A Path to Wellness,\u201d at 6:30 p.m. in the Mountainlair, Gluck Theatre. The annual ceremony commemorates Indigenous Peoples Day and continues a WVU tradition that began with the planting of the University\u2019s first Peace Tree by Chief Leon Shenandoah, Tadodaho of the Grand Council of the Haudenosaunee Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy.<\/p>\n

WISCONSIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

JANESVILLE<\/a> : International Day of Peace is coming to Rotary Gardens on Sunday, September 20, and we have a full afternoon planned. Here’s what’s happening: 11:00 AM, Atrium: Free program on Japanese Maples with Miles Minter, followed by a walk to the Japanese Gardens 12:30 PM, North Pointe Gardens: Opening Peace Ceremony 12:30-3:00 PM: Guided tours through our International Gardens (Japanese, Scottish, English Cottage, and Italian), led by Dale Griffa<\/p>\n

WVOMING<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHEYENNE<\/a> : A fall freedom rally marking the International Day of Peace is planned for Sept. 26 at the Wyoming State Capitol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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