Capitol Square at King Street, 8-11 am
Mennonite Action Madison invites you to join them in a vigil bearing witness to the plight of the people of Gaza and Palestine at the Capitol Square farmers’ market. 200+ pairs of shoes (many of them children’s shoes) will be laid out on the walkway leading to the Capitol from the square.
This stunning visual representing the more than 75,000 people of Gaza who have been killed by Israeli forces in the past 2 1/2 years garners a lot of attention from shoppers at the farmers’ market. In addition to the shoe exhibit, people will be present with signs showing support for the people of Gaza and will engage with passers-by.
Here are some ways to participate:
- Help set up the shoe exhibit at 7:30 am
- Show up in solidarity and engage with passers-by, as you feel led
- Show up and hold a sign showing your support
- Help clean up the shoe exhibit from 10:30 – 11:00 am