September 8 - 17, 2023
Welcoming Week brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive community.
All are welcome to participate in ways that reflect their commitment to a welcoming and inclusive community.
PARTICIPATE IN CONCORD'S WELCOMING WEEK
With the support of community partners, Welcoming Week is a collaborative effort to show how our community is enriched with beautiful cultures through art, film, food, education, music, and more!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Decide what your event or activity will be, then fill out the registration form here. Your event will be added to this page, and marketed along with the other Festival happenings.
Need some inspiration?
BUSINESSES + ORGANIZATIONS
- Retailers and Restaurants can feature products or menu items created by local immigrants and refugees
- Host an Art or Essay Contest on the theme "Where we Belong”
- Host a facilitated discussion about the topic "Where we Belong”
- Host an Art of Belonging display at your local public library or art institution
- Arts Institutions can spotlight immigrant and refugee artists
- Display Photos with customers holding the "I'm a Welcomer" sign
- Individuals can write an essay or Letter to the Editor, or create art on the theme "Where we Belong”
- Encourage City leaders to issue a Welcoming Week Proclamation or Resolution
If you have any questions, please reach out to Welcoming Week Coordinator, Jessica Campbell at Campbell.jes@gmail.
We can't wait to see all the ways our community shows that All Are Welcome here!
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is creating a welcoming and inclusive community!
Look for their display of photos in their front windows featuring their members holding “I’m a welcomer” signs.This will create a vibrant visual display that shows how much our community cares about this cause.
Thanks to the City of Concord for installing the international flags on Main Street every year!
Sponsored by The Duprey Companies.