United Neighbors 2020: Our Communities Grow Together
Wilmington, DE - October 7, 2020 - United Neighbors is a collaboration of community leaders and residents that have come together to organize a collaborative mural and celebration on the W. 6th Street bridge, across I-95, between Adams & Jackson Streets. This free community event will take place on Saturday, October 10th from 12 to 6pm.
The W. 6th Street Bridge will be closed to car traffic from 8am to 9pm on October 10th.
About United Neighbors
With the involvement of community members, residents, local organizations and churches, United Neighbors has returned for a second year to celebrate the communities bordering I-95, emphasizing their unique experiences, rich history, and impact of the construction of I-95, as well as our hopes for the future of our community. This year’s event will include an art installation (mural) on the W. 6th St bridge; art activities for youth; temporary bridge improvements such as plants, flowers; and a Community Mural Celebration. In realizing this event, United Neighbors believes that we will grow our communities together and ‘bridge’ the gap between the neighborhoods that I-95 divided back when it was introduced.
This event will follow COVID-19 safety guidelines including: requirement of face masks at all times, limiting the size and attendance at the event, encouraging social distancing, and provision of hand sanitizer / hand wipes. For the safety of all attendees, please do not attend if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. For more information: https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/.
United Neighbors 2020 Schedule
Thursday and Friday: Paint the Bridge!
2:00 - 7:30pm
Come and help paint the Mural on the bridge! This year’s theme is “Our Community Grows Together”, with an emphasis on youth-centered images. The design and artistic direction is led by KweenBenbow. Local artists are helping to facilitate the community mural project. Additional experienced artists and painters wanted.
Email unitedneighbors@westsidegrows.org to sign-up.
Saturday: Community Celebration
12:00 - 6:00pm
Fun activities for the whole family. Bring your own lawn chair. Please bring and wear your face masks.
Art activities all day, including: coloring, chalk art, face mask decorating, and mural painting.
Dance and Exercise Activities on the Bridge!
12pm - Yoga
1pm - Hip Hop
2pm - Hula Hooping
3pm - Music from DJKLive Entertainment
4 - 6pm - Free Food from West Side CommUnity Nation and Dino’s Water Ice Truck (supplies are limited, first come first served).
This event would not be possible without our sponsors and partners: Christiana Care, City of Wilmington, Wilmington Alliance, KweenBenbow, Councilman Vash Turner, Interfaith Community Housing of DE, Inc., State Representative Sherry Dorsey Walker, County Executive Matt Meyer, The New Pentecostal Church, CommUnity Nation, Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center, James Spadola City Council At-Large, West Side Grows Together, Be Ready CDC, Wilmington Better Block, DelDOT and numerous residents and community leaders.
For additional information about the event, contact UnitedNeighbors@westsidegrows.org, visit West Side Grows, DE on Facebook and Instagram. And learn how you can get more involved at www.westsidegrows.org.
