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LANTERNS FOR PEACE
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:30 to 4:30 pm
LANTERNS FOR PEACE
Peace Action of Wisconsin presents our annual
“Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration”
Two days to reflect... and work to abolish nuclear weapons
Lantern Making
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Kingo Lutheran Church, 1225 E Olive St., Shorewood, WI 53211
Materials are provided. All ages are welcome.
“An Evening with Music, Speakers and a Vigil”
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Grassy area on Lincoln Memorial Dr. & Lafayette Hill Rd (across from Colectivo)
The event will conclude with a vigil to display our lighted lanterns on Lincoln Memorial Drive.
For more information, please contact Peace Action of Wisconsin via phone: 414-269-9525 / Website: PeaceActionWI.org / Email: peaceactmke@gmail.com
Co-sponsored by: Kingo Lutheran Church; Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom - Milwaukee; Milwaukee End the Wars Coalition; United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee; Veterans for Peace Milwaukee; Friends Committee on National Legislation Milwaukee; Building Unity Wisconsin; the WI Cuba Coalition; and more.
With Very Special Thanks to Annette J. Roberts and Joan R. Robertson Fund for World Peace, World Law and Peace Education.