Community Peace Celebration

08/02/2026

In 2025, the City of Saint Paul recognized August 2 in honor of Melvin Giles, the founder, community leader, mentor, gardner, the planter and protector of peace.

This June, we held the 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration, a histortic milestone and a celebration in honor of the legacy of the man whose vision and steadfast love shaped this celebration for three decades. It was the first year we gathered since the passing of our beloved friend and leader.

In 2025, the City of Saint Paul recognized August 2 in honor of Melvin Giles, the founder, community leader, mentor, gardner, the planter and protector of peace. This June, we held the 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration, a histortic milestone and a celebration in honor of the legacy of the man....

06/23/2026

Still glowing after this amazing weekend of Peace, Community, family, purple and bubbles!

Thank you to all of you who joined the historic 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration!

Thank you to our Peace Partners: Indigenous Roots, Human Nature, UFGA, Frogtown Farm, Awaken Community, Community Stabilization Project, Urban Village, LifeSource, Capitol Region Waterhshed District, and Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers.

Thank you to our 2026 Peace Protector honorees: Atum Azzahir, Megan Phinney, Martha Cobb, Robin Hickman-Winfield, Jane Powers, T Mychel Rambo, Indigenous Roots, Hellen Bluitt, Dwane Martin and Metric Giles

Thank you to the whole 2026 CPC Planning Team!

And thank you Elder Melvin Giles for your example, for your love and power, and for teaching us the practice of peace! ☮️ 💜🫧🫧🫧

06/20/2026

Today is the day! We are so excited to come together for the 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration! It is going to be an amazing day of love, unity, family, music, laughter and memories! We get started at 2 pm! See you soon!

06/17/2026

Saturday we honor and continue to carry the legacy of the peaceful love warrior, our founder and enduring inspiration, Elder Melvin Giles.

We invite you to join us, bring your memories, your smiles, your tears, your purple and your bubbles to Celebrate Peace the way Elder Peace taught us to. 🫧🫧🫧🫧

06/16/2026

We have an amazing group of artist, musicians, singers, healers, poets, organizations and neighbors joining us this Saturday. Prepare to laugh, dance, shed joyful tears, snap your fingers, and clap your hands!

The 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2 - 6 pm
People’s Park, 705 Iglehart Ave

06/12/2026

The countdown is ON! The 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration is next Saturday, June 20, and our main stage is bringing healing, positive energy, and honor to our ancestors with an incredible lineup of artists, healers, and cultural protectors.

Here’s a glimpse of the rhythm and energy headed your way:

🌿 Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli – Traditional Mexica-Nahua sacred songs and dances honoring Elder Melvin Giles and connecting us to Indigenous roots
🎵 Vibe Temple Collective – A soulful, nervous-system-softening sound journey blending acoustic guitar, handpan, hip-hop flows, and breathwork
🎤 Dr. Sheronda Orridge – Restoring the village tradition of storytelling through melodic rap and conscious spoken word to inspire community action
⚡ Twin Cities Dance Crew (TCDC) – A high-energy performance centered on racial equality, independence, and unstoppable resilience
🥁 Tearra Oso – An interactive fusion of mind-body healing and traditional Afro-Boricua Bomba drumming
Mark your calendars, bring the family, and come ready to connect deeply. See you there! 🫧🫧🫧

06/10/2026

Thirty years of shared stories, deep connections, and pure community love.

Dr. John Ewu is stopping by to invite you to a landmark moment in our neighborhood’s history: the 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration. From our very first gathering to the vibrant family we are today, this journey has been built entirely by hand, heart, and grassroots power.

Come celebrate our roots and look forward to our bright future together. Join us on Saturday, June 20, at Carty Park for a day full of connection, honor, and joy.

Head to the link in our bio for all the details. Bring your loved ones and your best energy, because this celebration wouldn’t be complete without you.

06/08/2026

Just 12 days until the Community Peace Celebration! Join us at the People’s Park for a day full of joy, good vibes, great food, electric performances and beloved community.