The mural titled, Increase the Peace, will celebrate 50 years of community pride since it’s completion in April, 1976. Painted by Joe Bravo and a group of youth volunteers, the mural is located on the back wall of the Wilmington Recreation Center in Wilmington. Since its inception, the mural has been a call to non-violence, standing alongside generations of local residents as they’ve grown up with both happy and sad memories that have helped define their lives. The mural continues to serve as a popular setting for capturing memories, frequently featured as the background for wedding shoots, classic lowriders, family, and group portraits.
Festivities will include, a special prayer for the community, speakers, Ballet Folklorico, entertainment featuring dance by local children, D.J., low riders, hot dogs
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.., July 25
Details: For more info, please contact D.C. Chavez, offthehooklocal13@gmail.com
Venue: Wilmington Recreation Center, 325 N. Neptune Ave. Wilmington