Sat, Jun 20
|The People's Park
30th Annual Community Peace Celebration
Don't miss the historic 30th Celebration honoring the Peaceful Love Warrior, Melvin Giles and championing peace in our neighborhoods!
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The People's Park, 705 Iglehart Ave, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
About the event
30 Years of Peace: Honoring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future
Join us for the historic 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration!
Three decades ago, the Community Peace Celebration began as a response to violence—a movement sparked by a traveling Peace Pole and a simple, powerful message: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” Since that first gathering in 1997, we have grown from a neighborhood event into a vibrant "web of neighbors," proving that peace is not just a dream, but an active, collective practice.
Event Details
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Carty Park (The People’s Park), St. Paul, MN
Honoring the Peaceful Love Warrior
This year’s celebration holds a deep significance as we gather for the first time since the passing of our founder and enduring inspiration, Elder Melvin Giles.
Melvin spent 29 years cultivating this space for healing, storytelling, and solidarity. As we mourn his loss, we also resolve to carry his torch forward. The 30th Annual Celebration will be a dedicated tribute to his life’s work, promoting the legacy of the message that "peace will prevail on earth".
What to Expect
This is more than just a party, it is a demonstration of our collective strength and joy. Our 30th-anniversary program features:
Live Music & Dance: Dynamic performances by local artists showcasing the beauty and diversity of our neighborhood.
Community Meal: A shared table where neighbors can connect over good food and conversation.
Resource Fair: Access to local organizations, tools for advocacy, and community-focused solutions for peace.
Interactive Art: Reflections from our "Weaving Peace" activations held throughout the year.
Be Part of the Movement
Whether you’ve been with us since the first Peace Pole journeyed through St. Paul or this is your first time at the People's Park, you belong here. Help us celebrate 30 years of resilience, inclusion, and the self-determined spirit of the Rondo and Frogtown community. Visit communitypeacecelebration.org/get-involved