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Upcoming Events

 
Memorial Dedication, October 5-6, 2007
 
Friday, October 5
 
1 pm: "Public Opening of ABG Memorial"
Come celebrate the opening of the ABG memorial located at Duane St. between Broadway and Elk St.
 
6 pm to 8 pm: "Greet the Torch"
Ceremonial torch will be brought over from the Statue of Liberty in anticipation of the first lighting of the ABG memorial.
 
8 pm to 10 pm: "Candlelight Procession"
March as a group from Battery Park to Foley Square to honor the Africans who helped build the city of New York.
 
Saturday, October 6
 
11 am to 4 pm: "International Tribute Concert"
Enjoy performers all day long in Foley Square.