Mesa to Participate in Regional Unity Walk and Diversity Festival

City of Mesa Joins ASU, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe in Unity Walk and Festival February 6th

Mesa will join Arizona State University, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale and host city Tempe as they walk for unity in our communities in the Regional Unity Walk and Diversity Festival on Saturday, Feb. 6. The Unity Walk and festival are free, and registration is not required.

“The Unity Walk is a great example of how neighboring communities are more than willing to donate their time and energy to demonstrate their desire to make each community a better place for all residents,” City of Mesa Diversity Director Mary Berumen said. “This is an opportunity to come together and display a united front against discrimination and promote mutual respect and understanding for all community members.”

Families, community organizations, scout groups, school clubs and church groups are encouraged to participate. Walkers should arrive at their assembly point by 10 a.m., and the walk begins at 10:30 a.m.

Assembly points are as follows: Mesa and Arizona State University will meet at ASU Lot 59 and the Cities of Chandler, Phoenix and Scottsdale will meet at the Tempe Lake Marina. Visit www.tempe.gov/diversity/regionalunitywalk for the map to the assembly points. Both walking routes are approximately one mile to the Tempe Art Park, which is the culmination point. Walkers are encouraged to carry flags, signs or banners announcing their group’s identity and proclaiming the valley’s diversity. Each walker will receive a free t-shirt. The color of the shirt will correspond with the city each participant resides in. ASU walkers are encouraged to wear Sun Devil Gold t-shirts.

The festival will feature a welcome by dignitaries, a keynote speech by ASU Associate Dean of Student Affairs Alonzo Jones, entertainment, jump houses for the kids and food. The festival will end at noon. For more information contact the City of Mesa Diversity Office at (480) 644-5033.

Source: City of Mesa

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