Celebrate International Day of Peace in St. Pete with The Global Love Project

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Join The Global Love Project and community partners across St. Petersburg on Monday, September 21, for a full day of events celebrating International Day of Peace.

Recognized by the United Nations each September 21, International Day of Peace is a global call to strengthen the ideals of peace through everyday action. This year's theme, "Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day," reminds us that peace is something we build together through connection, compassion, health and well-being, sustainability, creativity, and service.

Throughout the day, organizations across St. Pete are offering different ways to get involved, connect with your community, and take action for Peace.

International Day of Peace Schedule | September 21

6:30–7:30 AM | Workout with Sunrise Crew St. Pete
📍 Elva Rouse Park Outdoor Gym
Start the day with a free outdoor community workout supporting Good Health and Well-Being for All. All fitness levels are welcome.

8:00–9:00 AM | Joyful Qigong & Tai Chi for Peace
📍 North Straub Park
Cultivate Peace and Love through a morning of Qigong and Tai Chi. Qigong begins at 8:00 AM, followed by Tai Chi at 8:30 AM. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary.

By 5:00 PM | Peace on the Pier Artist Submission Deadline
📍 Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Artists are invited to submit work for Peace on the Pier, an upcoming exhibition exploring Peace through art, nature, and our relationship with the natural world. The exhibition opens October 22.

6:00–7:00 PM | Mental Health Monday
📍 St. Pete Youth Farm
Gather at the farm for an evening centered around mental health, healing, wellness, and community.

6:00–7:30 PM | Sourdough Bread Baking Workshop
📍 St. Pete Youth Farm
Bake bread and break bread together in celebration of International Day of Peace during a community sourdough workshop with baker Lars Doebler. Registration is required.

6:00–8:00 PM | Live Music with Jay St. Aubin
📍 North Straub Park
Enjoy live music from Jay St. Aubin as the community gathers for the evening's Walk for Peace.

6:30–8:30 PM | St. Pete Runfest International Day of Peace Walk
📍 North Straub Park → St. Pete Pier
Lace up your sneakers for a free, community-wide 1-mile Walk for Peace celebrating health, well-being, and connection. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.

Participants are encouraged to bring a pair of used running shoes to donate to Sneaker Impact, helping keep footwear out of landfills while supporting a more sustainable future. Donations will earn a raffle ticket for prizes from St. Pete Runfest and partners.

The walk will begin at North Straub Park and end together at Movement Monday on the St. Pete Pier.

7:00–9:00 PM | Move for Peace with Movement Monday
📍 St. Pete Pier
Close out International Day of Peace at Movement Monday, a free, sober and family-friendly community gathering featuring local DJs, flow arts, dancing, movement, and connection along the St. Pete waterfront.

Whether you start your morning moving, spend time focusing on wellness, create, gather with neighbors, walk for Peace, or dance together at the Pier, there's a way for everyone to take part.

Additional International Day of Peace events and community partners are still being added!

View the full International Day of Peace schedule and latest updates from The Global Love Project.