FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 16, 2024

Media Contact: Melissa Garriga | [email protected] 

9th Annual LA Harbor Peace Week: Uniting Communities for Peace Amidst "Fleet Week"

SAN PEDRO, CA - From May 23 to May 27, 2024, CODEPINK San Pedro and San Pedro Neighbors For Peace and Justice will transform the waterfront into a hub of peaceful activism as it hosts the 9th Annual LA Harbor Peace Week. This week-long event aims to counter the normalization and promotion of war during the US military's "L.A. Fleet Week."

"Peace Week is a week of peace activities at the San Pedro Waterfront resisting the normalization and promotion of war during the US military's 'L.A. Fleet Week,'" said Rachel Brunkhe, CODEPINK organizer. 

Bringing together families, students, and individuals from all walks of life, the 9th Annual LA Harbor Peace Week offers five days of diverse peace actions. From car caravans to press conferences, from flyering to memorial services, the event lineup promises something for everyone committed to the cause of peace.

• Friday, May 24 
  • Gaza Rally
    • Location: Von's, 13th and Gaffey
    • Time: 4-6 pm
  • Car Caravan to Wilmington Welcome Party
    • Location: Banning Park
    • Time: 6-8 pm
• Saturday, May 25
  • Press Conference
    • Location: 3rd and Harbor Blvd., USS Iowa
    • Time: 11 am
• Sunday, May 26
  • Peace Service
    • Location: Garden Church, 429 6th St.
• Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day:
  • War Memorial Installation
    • Location: 3rd and Harbor Blvd., USS Iowa
    • Time: 4-6 pm
  • Candlelight Vigil, Music
    • Location: 3rd and Harbor Blvd., USS Iowa
    • Time: 6-8 pm

This week-long initiative aims to unite all seaside communities that sponsor "Fleet Week" to advocate for peaceful practices, ultimately contributing to preserving millions of lives and protecting the environment for generations to come.

For more information, please get in touch with Melanie Cohen at [email protected].

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