Grand Celebration
The event starts at 5pm at the Capitol West Lawn
(Independence Ave and Constitution Ave, SW)
Come early for seats and to check out the GPF Service and Cultural Expo on the National Mall (between 3rd and 4th St. NW)
Each GPF hosts a grand celebration, a culmination of all ongoing programs, involving people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. This dynamic program celebrates the extraordinary achievements of individuals and organizations that contribute to reconciliation, mutual respect, harmony and cooperation among all members of the human family as “One Family Under God” as well as showcasing their ongoing efforts as GPF partners.
By engaging public officials and top-level entertainers in this celebration, GPF acts as a platform to launch and rally support for new initiatives and programs, as well as highlighting key breakthroughs of ongoing programs.
Join us as we unite in celebrating through entertainment, cultural activities and inspiration on Saturday August 9, 2008 on the Capitol West Lawn in Washington, DC.
Grammy award winning gospel singer Yolanda Adams will be singing at the Global Peace Festival. Stay tuned for more information.
The GPF Interfaith Choir, with hundreds of members from various churches and other religious groups, will be singing together at the event. If you would you like to join, please click here to learn how you can become a part of this historic event!
There will be a Service and Cultural Expo between 3rd and 4th St on the National Mall from 2 to 5pm. There will be singing and cultural performances, and promotional booths will be set up by our partners. As part of the culture of service, we will be collecting food for local food banks, which have recently been experiencing a shortage. Click on the thumbnail to see our flier.
Please do NOT bring any cans to the Capitol Grounds.The food drive will finish at 5pm.
To find out about other Global Peace Festivals happening around the world, please visit our international homepage.
Be a part of the National kick off for the Million Acts of Service and Kindness initiative. Join us in a Day of Service on August 6th, 2008.
If you feel called to support through prayer, please join the Prayer in Action Committee.
You can also participate by joining the Interfaith Choir. We’re looking for up to 1,000 singers to perform together in harmony.