Peace Action of Wisconsin presents our annual
Lanterns for Peace
“Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration”
Friday – August 9th, 2024 from 6 – 9 PM
6 pm – Gather at Zao Church, 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI for Japanese Lantern Making, Origami peace cranes, and refreshments.
7 pm – Commemorative Program – Reflections on Atomic Bombings by Julie Enslow; Quotes from Hibakusha (survivors); Thoughts on Peace and Disarmament by Cameron Malakai, Pastor at Zao Church; Music by Jess Devitt and James X.
8 pm – Procession to Lantern Vigil along Lincoln Memorial Dr., near Bradford Beach until 9 pm. (Walk, bike, or carpool to Bradford Beach from Zao Church.)
Co-sponsored by: Milwaukee End the Wars Coalition, United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee, Veterans for Peace Milwaukee, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-Milwaukee, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Building Unity Wisconsin, the WI Cuba Coalition and other organizations
With Very Special Thanks to Annette J. Roberts and Joan R. Robertson Fund for World Peace, World Law, and Peace Education
For more information, please contact Peace Action of Wisconsin
414.269.9525 (Phone) / https://www.peaceactionwi.org/
https://www.facebook.com/peaceactionwi/