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17th annual Peace Lantern Ceremony
Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018

North end of Aquatic Park, Berkeley
Ride drop-off addresses:
Best: Sea Breeze Market, 598 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 (use pedestrian overpass to reach the park)
or 2031 Second St., Berkeley, CA 94710 (less preferred because of heavy traffic)

Parking Unavailable at the site: Please avoid driving if you can.
See our Getting There page for transit and biking information, maps, and where to park west of the freeway.

August 6th and 9th are the 73rd anniversaries of the world’s first atomic bombings. In Japan and around the world, people will gather in early August to float lanterns in remembrance of the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, all victims of war, and all who have gone before us. This moving and beautiful tradition provides a chance to reaffirm our commitment to building a better future.

~ Tentative Schedule ~

Event

6:30–8:00 pm — activities:

Decorate shades for floating peace lanterns*

*Each person please decorate one side of a four-sided shade, so more people can have a chance

Learn to fold origami peace cranes
Write postcards for eliminating nuclear weapons
View information displays about nuclear arms

7:00–8:00 pm — Ceremony:

Hibakusha, survivor of the Japanese atomic bombings
(2017 speaker: Jack Dairiki)
Performance (2017: Heiwa [Peace] Taiko)
Messages from the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (click city names for 2016 messages)

8:00–9:00 pm:

Floating of lanterns

Setup / Cleanup

Join the fun of creating this wonderful and moving event! Many hands make light work.

Aug. 4, 2:00–3:00 pm: Load up gear and transport to site

3:30–6:30 pm: Set up at north end of Aquatic Park

9:00–10:30 pm: Pack up, transport

Aug. 5, 9:00 am: Unload truck

Volunteer

2016 ceremony: Report by Berkeleyside• Photos on Facebook (scroll down)