Walk for Peace and Justice

Challenged by our experiences of violence across the Twin Cities in recent years, Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW), in collaboration with Twin Cities Nonviolent and many other peace and justice groups, is organizing a large Walk for Peace and Justice on September 30th. The Walk for Peace and Justice will demonstrate our collective commitment to building a world where all are treated with dignity and respect. Everyone is invited to attend this event which will instill hope in the future, hope in the power of the people, and hope for a peaceful and just future.

This Walk for Peace and Justice takes place on Day 10 of Twin Cities Nonviolent’s annual 12 Days Free from Violence. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. at Brackett Park in Minneapolis with refreshments, speakers and entertainment. Walkers can choose to walk a two-mile route or a ½ mile route. Both routes begin at Brackett Park and follow the Mississippi River to the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge. At the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge, walkers will attend the Hands Across Mississippi Peace Declaration led by invited Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter.

Following the Peace Declaration, everyone is invited to walk to the lawn outside the Danish American Center for refreshments, speakers, entertainment, and community building event hosted by Vote Climate from 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration is free to all with a choice of donating to help raise funds to support the many peace organizations involved in this walk. Your contribution and/or participation will be a demonstration of your commitment to nonviolence and peace and justice in the Twin Cities and beyond. Learn more and register at fnvw.org/walk4peace. Contact us at walk4peace@fnvw.org if you’d like more information or are interested in getting involved behind the scenes.