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New Bedford World Day of Remembrance
Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 01:00 PM
Before the shared Pope’s Island Remembrance Ceremony (2:30–3:00 PM), small groups will gather across the South Coast to honor those lost to traffic violence in their communities. Each gathering will include a few brief words, a flower placement, and a moment of silence before traveling together (by bike, foot, or car) to Pope’s Island for the regional ceremony.
Schedule Overview
- 1:00 PM – Gather at your chosen location for regional memorials
📍 Bridge sidewalk, south side (New Bedford–Fairhaven Bridge)
🕐 Gather at 1:00 PM
👤 Captain: Tiffani Lapre
📞 [508-728-5428 [email protected]]
Park near the Marina, walk to the site over the bridge.
- 2:30 PM – Join everyone for the shared remembrance at Pope’s Island (Route 6, New Bedford)
All are welcome. Flowers available on site. Participants will bike or drive together to Pope’s Island afterward.