Sunday, August 26, 2012
Entrants sought for Nonviolence Parade and Rally in Youngstown
Staff report
YOUNGSTOWN
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, the city of Youngstown, Youngstown City Schools, the YSU Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, and ACTION are planning the second annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally at 3 p.m. Oct. 7.
The parade will kick off Nonviolence Weekand will start on Wood Street in front of YSU’s WIlliamson College of Business Administration and proceed downtown. The rally will follow immediately after the parade.
The parade is open to all nonprofit organizations such as youth groups, athletic teams, church groups, neighborhood block watch groups and civic organizations as well as businesses, government officials and politicians.
This year awards will be given for the team with the best banner and the team with the best float that carries out the theme of nonviolence and peace.
There is no fee to participate in the parade.
Those who would like to participate by walking, driving a car/truck or creating a float must return the registration form by Sept. 15.
Registration forms are available by emailing Penny Wells pennywwells@sbcglobal.net , by phoning 330-788-0545 or by contacting the YSU Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at 330-942-3370. You can also find a registration form on the Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past website. Return registration forms to Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, 4117 Oak Knoll Dr., Youngstown, Ohio, 44512.
For more information, contact Wells, director of Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, at 330-788-0545.