Join us on Sunday, September 22 to celebrate Mattie’s birthday and 20 year peace legacy at the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park!

Free fun for all!

11:00 a.m. – Let’s get this party started…

• Emcee – Jimmy Alexander
• National Anthem – David Godoy
• Peace Stations open… enjoy!

11:10 a.m. – Let’s get this party singing…

• The Blarney Bench – Irish & folk music

11:45 a.m. – Let’s get this party moving…

• ZamDance with the Sunshine Project

12:05 p.m. – Let’s get this party thinking about peace…

• Omékongo Dibinga

12:15 p.m. – Let’s get this party laughing…

• Larissa Johnson – laughter therapy
• Stephanie Goldklang – comedian

12:45 p.m. – Let’s get this party hoping…

• Billy Gilman – performance includes songs from his album with Mattie

1:05 p.m. – Peace Day Proclamation Program

• Most Peace Stations begin closing
• Remarks & Mattie’s Message
  • Jeni Stepanek, PhD – President, Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation
• Musical performance – Andrew Greer
• Proclamations & Remarks
  • State of Maryland Representatives
  • Montgomery County Maryland Councilmembers
  • King Farm Citizens Assembly President Paul Scott
  • International Flame of Hope – Yuzan Toyoda & Lawrence Lefcort
  • Mayor of Rockville Monique Ashton & Councilmembers
• Musical performance – Sylver Logan Sharp
  • “Let There Be Peace on Earth!”

1:45 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting & Peace Procession

• Saxophone – David Godoy – “It’s a Wonderful World”
• Flame of Hope and Peace Banner – Faith McLuckie & Meghan Jones
• Peace Messages – Peace Guides Carol, Jenn, Joy, Kim, Linda
• Procession Facilitators (through labyrinth) – “Children and Leaders”
• Procession Joiners (to Mattie’s Peace Garden) – ZamDancers & all present
  • All Peace Day participants are invited to place #PeaceRocks around the Peace Garden in the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park

2:00 p.m. – Let’s keep this peace momentum going, and growing…