WFPI would like to announce the following events protesting the ongoing war in Iraq:
Five Years Too Many
Wednesday, March 19th
Street demonstration from Noon-1 PM
150 First Ave NE
Downtown Cedar Rapids
Women for Peace Iowa will mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War with a protest rally at the offices of Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Dave Loebsack. The street protest, complete with a full-size flag-draped coffin, will illustrate to the public the human cost of war. Simultaneously during the noon hour, hundreds of miniature folded paper coffins will be delivered to the offices of the legislators. It is the intention of Women for Peace Iowa to make a strong visual statement to our legislators, reminding them that they have the power to keep their promises to end this indefensible war by stopping its funding and bringing our troops home safely and quickly.
*We encourage everyone to dress in black or wear a black arm-band*
Fifth Anniversary of the War Candlelight Vigil
Wed., March 19th, 7 PM
Federal Building
First St and FirstAve
Downtown Cedar Rapids
Hosted by MoveOn.org and National Priorities
4,000th Death Commemoration
7 PM, the evening AFTER the 4,000th death is announced
Gather at the Tree of Five Seasons (First St. and First Ave. SE) for songs and an open-mike.
Women for Peace Iowa will mark this very regrettable milestone and honor ALL the casualties in this war with a Solemn Candlelight Vigil. We will later spread out across the First Ave. Bridge for a silent vigil.
