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Gloucester Annual Overdose Vigil

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Gloucester Annual Overdose Vigil

Losing a loved one to substance use is a lonely experience. YOU ARE NOT ALONE The items will be donated to the Open Door. Please stay, linger & be together.

In the healing spirit and tradition set by other communities - Join us in coming together to remember those we have lost to overdose and to shed light on this ongoing tragedy. Luminaries & Love
DATE: Held Annually the last Monday in August in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day
Monday August 28th 2023 (raindate Tues 29th)
TIME: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION: The Flag Pole at the Cut Bridge., Stacy Boulevard Gloucester Ma. (GPS address 99 Western Ave Gloucester)

The event includes:
Creation & Lighting of 900+ Luminaries from years past
Bags & markers provided or you can make your bag in advance and bring it...
Memorial Table - Feel free to bring a picture of your loved one
Please bring canned Goods to help weigh down luminary bags. Community Collection sites for Canned Goods include:
Cape Ann Lanes - Lobby
Gloucester Cape Ann YMCA - Lobby

Luminaries and love is a peaceful stroll amongst the Luminaries surrounded by others who know and understand. WE REMEMBER. Volunteers Needed to help set up and Break down luminary bags
Info: call Kathy 781-258-8948
Community Members Who Care.

10/27/2026

10/19/2026

So many of you have helped with our Luminaries & Love wish list. Here is a chance to support our unhoused community members as the weather turns colder. Thank you Radical Love Resource Center for helping keep people safe & connected.

09/17/2026

Tonight 9/17 Ipswich Ma 💜

Join Ipswich Aware next Thursday, September 17th for their annual Candlelight Vigil remember, celebrate, and support those who have passed and those currently struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. There will be speakers, a candle lighting ceremony, music, drumming, and sharing. All are welcome.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boone Hall, Ascension Memorial Church
31 County Street, Ipswich, MA

09/11/2026

Thank you to all the community members who pitched in to help with set up, break down, and with canned goods. Thank you for lighting the boulevard with love in memory of our loved ones 💜

09/03/2026

Gloucester Annual Overdose Vigil Thank you to everyone who donated in memory of loved ones and in support of those they left behind. ❤️❤️❤️

09/02/2026

Isaac J Aiello Photography/Videography/Design thank you for always capturing the essence of this loving event 💜

09/02/2026

Thank you for the beautiful pics coming in. Together we collected a whopping & tear jerking 2105lbs of food (98 lbs more than 2025) in remembrance of those we miss with all of our beings & in support of one another. Together we heal. Sending so much love & gratitude for this gathering ❤️

Address

Flag Pole Area, Stacy Boulevard (GPS Across From 99 Western Avenue )
Gloucester, MA
01930

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