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Sussex County Peace Week starts with march, rally
Holding hands, participants sing together for peace and change. SAGE KELLEY PHOTOS
October 3, 2019
Sussex County’s third annual Peace Week celebration kicked off in Georgetown Sept. 21 with a march and rally on The Circle. Delaware citizens came out to hear presenters and musicians call for peace and equality among people of all cultures. The event is one of 50 in Sussex County during the week, and more than 90 events statewide.
The week commemorates International Peace Day, Sept. 21. For more information about the events, visit peaceweekdelaware.org.
Holding hands, participants sing together for peace and change. SAGE KELLEY PHOTOS
Marching toward the Georgetown Circle with signs and songs.
Don Peterson, event coordinator, kicks off the event.
The Rev. Canon Mark Harris of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church says, “Peace is not something we have, but peace is something we are... Be peace.”
The march enters the circle.
Audience with flags and posters watch the rally.
Waiving an LGBTQ peace flag are Lewes residents Alicia Mickenberg, left, and Kathleen Fitzgerald.
Dr. Sobia Choudhri, member of the Islamic Society of Central Delaware, speaks of her upbringing in Georgetown and her fight for equality.
Pastor Gumercindo Lopez of Iglesia el Candelero gives a speech.
Nick Nichols performs “Put a Little Love in Your Heart.”
Shown with posters are (l-r) Shery Velasquez, Duben Velasquez, Frank Velasquez and Beth Kopicki.
The Rev. Gerald Egger of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church presents the Peace Pole, with “May peace prevail on Earth” written in four languages, representing the many different cultures of the nation.
Members of Iglesia el Candelero shown with posters calling for peace.
