Name: Special Event: CANCELLED Contraband Commemorative Walk and Luminaria
Start: 2024-05-24T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-24T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Cannon Park

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Special Event: CANCELLED Contraband Commemorative Walk and Luminaria

May 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Free

The program has been cancelled due to the inclement weather.

Join us for our annual Contraband Candlelight vigil and procession. The program and walk will begin at 6 pm at Cannon Park located near the intersection of Ingalls and Ruckman Roads. Weather permitting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own penlights.

Details

Date: May 24, 2024
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Website: https://contrabandhistoricalsociety.com/whats-new.html

Organizer

Cynthia Harges
Phone 757 573-2888
Email contrabandhs@gmail.com
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Venue

Cannon Park
Intersection of Ingalls and Ruckman Road
Fort Monroe, 23651 + Google Map

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Special Event: CANCELLED Contraband Commemorative Walk and Luminaria

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