Hiroshima/Nagasaki Vigil on Wednesday, August 6th

July 27, 2025

Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace, along with our allies, Rochester Chapter 23 Veterans For Peace, will hold our 51st consecutive annual candlelight vigil to commemorate the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that took place August 6th and 9th, 1945.

80 years after these horrific events, the nations of the world have still not managed to eliminate these terrible weapons.

Wednesday, August 6th, 7:30 pm at the Avon traffic circle, Routes 5&20 in Avon NY.

Opening remarks, followed by a period of silence, live music, ending with the lighting of candles and group singing. Join us!

Location: Avon Traffic Circle

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 6th, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Email hollyberryred@aol.com with any questions or for additional information!

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