There will be a free Peace Day Celebration at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park (1800 Piccard Dr,) in Rockville on Sunday, September 22. It was originally scheduled for today, July 14, 2024, but has been postponed due to extreme heat. 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…