International Overdose Awareness Day Lantern Walk & Glowstick Remembrance
About this Event
Join The Sun Will Rise Foundation, the Town of Braintree, The Braintree Community Partnership, the Town of Weymouth and the Weymouth Prevention Alliance as we come together to honor International Overdose Awareness Day.
This evening is an opportunity to remember those who have died due to substance use-related causes while standing alongside others who understand the lasting impact of these deaths.
We will gather at Pond Meadow Park for a remembrance ceremony where participants will be invited to take part in our glow stick ceremony. This is a meaningful ceremony that honors the lives of those we carry in our hearts and reminds us that their light continues to shine. Stay for just the ceremony or walk with us, carrying our own handmade illuminated memorial lanterns, around Pond Meadow. Together we remember.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Location: Pond Meadow Park: picnic area/fishing dock
Braintree entrance. We will have people directing you to parking locations and rides to the ceremony location. Handicap parking will be directly at the ceremony location. See map below.
Time: Ceremony will start at 6:00 pm so please leave enought time to get inside the park to the ceremony location.
Important Information
- This is a free community event.
- Memorial lanterns that you create during our Lantern Making Workshops are encouraged but not required.
- A limited number of lanterns will be available at the event while supplies last.
- The walking route around the pond is approximately 2 miles, but we will not walk the full route. Shorter options will be available. The terrain, on a paved path, is mostly flat, but has some steeper sections. Rides back to the parking will be avaiable only on the Braintree side.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Rain date is 9/3/26.
- Families and friends are welcome.
- Registration is appreciated to help us plan for attendance.
We hope you'll join us for this evening of remembrance, reflection, and community.
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