Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy Candle Lighting Ceremony

Apr
22
5:00 pm
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
No registration required
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This event centers remembrance, recognition, and healing for survivors and families.

This year’s ceremony is held in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia Office of School Safety and the Pennsylvania Office of Safe Schools Advocate.

The School District of Philadelphia Office of School Safety and the Pennsylvania Office of Safe Schools Advocate program and dinner will begin promptly at 5:00 pm, followed by the PCVA Candlelighting Ceremony at 6:30 pm.
The evening will conclude at 8:00 pm.

The theme of this year’s ceremony is:
Seen. Heard. Healing Together.

Together, we honor loved ones, uplift survivors, and stand in solidarity as a community.

Guests are welcome to bring a photo of a loved one if they wish to honor them during the candlelighting ceremony.

Registration is required. Dinner capacity is limited to 200 guests.