The city of Alexandria postponed a planned candlelight vigil to honor local victims of domestic violence just hours after announcing the event.
The Alexandria Domestic Violence Program announced Wednesday that the Silent Witness Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Program, planned for Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Market Square outside City Hall, has been postponed. A new date and time will be announced once confirmed.
The memorial was planned to feature life-sized silhouettes representing Alexandria residents whose lives were lost to domestic violence. The event was to include a private viewing for families from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a public memorial program.
According to the city’s website, Silent Witness Alexandria is designed to raise public awareness and create a space for healing through the visual memorial.
Residents seeking services can call the domestic violence hotline at 703-746-4911. Information is available at alexandriava.gov/DomesticViolence.
The city offers disability accommodations by contacting [email protected] or 703-746-5694. Free interpretation services are available by emailing [email protected] or calling 703-746-3960.
