This event has been postponed to Sunday, Sept. 22 due to expected extreme heat on Sunday, July 14.
There will be a free Peace Day Celebration at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park (1800 Piccard Dr,) in Rockville on Sunday, July 14, 2024. The event runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and feature, games, activities, labyrinth, and hope flame dedication. Full details below courtesy the City of Rockville:
Emcee – Jimmy Alexander
National Anthem – David Godoy
Peace Stations open… enjoy!
11:10 a.m. – Let’s get this party singing…
The Blarney Bench – Irish & folk music
11:45 a.m. – Let’s get this party moving…
ZamDance with the Sunshine Project
12:05 p.m. – Let’s get this party thinking about peace…
Omékongo Dibinga
12:15 p.m. – Let’s get this party laughing…
Larissa Johnson – laughter therapy
Stephanie Goldklang – comedian
12:45 p.m. – Let’s get this party hoping…
Billy Gilman – performance includes songs from his album with Mattie
1:05 p.m. – Peace Day Proclamation Program
Most Peace Stations begin closing
Remarks & Mattie’s Message
Jeni Stepanek, PhD – President, Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation
Musical performance – Andrew Greer
Proclamations & Remarks
State of Maryland Representatives
Montgomery County Maryland Councilmembers
King Farm Citizens Assembly President Paul Scott
International Flame of Hope – Yuzan Toyoda & Lawrence Lefcort
Mayor of Rockville Monique Ashton & Councilmembers
Musical performance – Sylver Logan Sharp
“Let There Be Peace on Earth!”
1:45 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting & Peace Procession
Saxophone – David Godoy – “It’s a Wonderful World”
Flame of Hope and Peace Banner – Faith McLuckie & Meghan Jones
Peace Messages – Peace Guides Carol, Jenn, Joy, Kim, Linda
Procession Facilitators (through labyrinth) – “Children and Leaders”
Procession Joiners (to Mattie’s Peace Garden) – ZamDancers & all present
All Peace Day participants are invited to place #PeaceRocks around the Peace Garden in the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
2:00 p.m. – Let’s keep this peace momentum going, and growing…