The Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee of Merrimack Valley (AGCCMV) will join with the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Merrimack Valley in jointly sponsoring its 101stĀ observance, theĀ reports.
The combined event will take placeĀ Sat., April 23, beginning at 10 a.m. with a procession along downtown Lowell to City Hall, where events will take place.
A proclamation will be issued by the mayor with pertinent remarks from government and state officials. A flag-raising ceremony will be conducted by the youth.
A light luncheon and cultural program will follow at the historic Masonic Center, across from City Hall. Children from the various church schools will combine their talents.
āPlease join us and let your voices be heard for genocide recognition and justice and to celebrate our priceless Armenian heritage that will be so beautifully expressed in the youthful voices of our children,ā said Sossy Jeknavorian, AGCCMV chairman.