The Y: Peace Festival

On Thursday, August 11th, I had an opportunity to stop by The Y's "Peace Festival" that took place in park behind The Y, located on the corner of Murray Avenue and Ethan Allen Street.  

This was the 2nd Annual event, and while I didn't attend last year's event, I can tell that this year's event was bigger and better attended by the crowd that was in high spirits.

The "Peace Festival" was envisioned by a group of community activists that wanted to model that adults can come together, have fun and be as one in the community.  The children that attended had lots of stuff to do: The were moon bounces, face painters, along with food and refreshments.

And, the highlight was performances by a number musicians and artists from Worcester.

A special hat-tip to the organizers: Brenda Jenkins, Nathan Pickens, Sean Harris, and the countless people whose names I don't know, but worked hard to make sure that everyone had a great time.

 Central Massachusetts' own Bre'Jae performing.

This young man did an awesome Michael Jackson impersonation.

I'm already looking forward to next year's "Peace Festival", and seeing people get together, have fun, build and grow.