Jan. 23, 2012

Phoenix residents are encouraged to get their walking shoes ready in celebration of cultural diversity at the Regional Unity Walk and Diversity Festival on Saturday, Feb. 4. Join the Phoenix Human Relations Commission and other participating cities of Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa and Scottsdale as well as Arizona State University, as they "Walk for Unity in our Community."  The one-mile walk and festival are free, and registration is not required.

Walkers should arrive at their assembly points by 10 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10:30 a.m.  Participants from Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale will meet at the Town Lake SRP Marina, 550 E. Tempe Town Lake (south on College Avenue at Curry Road). Those from Tempe, Guadalupe, Mesa and ASU will meet at the Tempe Center for the Arts parking lot.

Each walker will receive a free T-shirt corresponding to their city, so Phoenix residents are encouraged to participate and represent Phoenix. 

Both walking routes are approximately one mile to the end point, Tempe Beach Park. Walkers are encouraged to carry flags, signs or banners announcing their group's identity and promoting diversity. Families, community organizations, scout groups, school clubs and church groups are encouraged to participate.

The festival, which will begin as walkers arrive, will feature a welcome by dignitaries, entertainment, jump houses for the kids and food.  The festival will end at noon.  Transportation will be provided to bring walkers back to their assembly points.

For more information, visit phoenix.gov/eod/whatsnew or call 602-256-3597.

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