AIDS Quilt Project Gold Coast Procession
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S.B. County Courthouse
Contact Details:
Phone: (805) 569-0561
Email: quiltprojectgoldcoast@gmail.com
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**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Oct 12 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Address (map)
1100 Anacapa St.
Venue (website)
S.B. County Courthouse
Volunteers Needed for 3rd Annual AIDS Memorial Quilt Procession in Santa Barbara
In honor of AIDS Awareness Month, the 3rd Annual AIDS Memorial Quilt Procession will take place on Saturday, October 12th, starting at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse at 4:00 PM and concluding at Santa Barbara City Hall. This solemn and impactful event seeks to honor the lives lost to AIDS and raise awareness of the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS.
During the procession, participants will carry sections of the iconic AIDS Memorial Quilt down State Street. The quilt panels, which memorialize those who have passed away from AIDS-related causes, are hung on bars for easy carrying. Organizers are currently seeking volunteers to assist in carrying the quilts. No previous experience is required, and carrying the bars is simple and manageable for participants of all abilities.
“Not everyone feels comfortable walking down State Street carrying the AIDS Memorial Quilts,” says Keith Coffman-Grey, organizer of the event. “But with more volunteers, we can display more quilts, making a larger impact in our community. Every panel represents a life lost, and each step we take raises awareness and honors their memory.”
Even with limited numbers in previous years, the procession has been a moving tribute, but this year organizers are hoping for a greater turnout to ensure a broader display of the quilt panels.
Details of the Event:
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
•Start Location: Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
•Time: Procession begins at 4:00 PM and concludes at City Hall
•Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed to help carry quilt panels. Those interested can simply arrive at the courthouse before the start time.
As the procession is part of a larger effort to commemorate AIDS Awareness Month, participants will be helping to bring visibility to the global fight against HIV/AIDS, while also offering a powerful and personal tribute to those who have passed.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Keith Coffman-Grey at quiltprojectgoldcoast@gmail.com, or by phone at 805-569-0561
About the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt was conceived in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones and has since grown into the world’s largest piece of community folk art. The quilt consists of more than 49,000 individual panels, each commemorating the life of someone lost to AIDS.