The City of Newark, the Newark Municipal Council, Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement Jacqueline Quiles, and the Peruvian Civic Committee of Newark will hold a flag raising ceremony on Friday, July 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the City Hall First Floor Rotunda, 920 Broad Street.
The ceremony marks the 196th Anniversary of Peru declaring its independence from Spain. Attendees will be able to enjoy music, traditional Peruvian food, and dance performances as the Peruvian Civic Committee of Newark proudly shares a part of their cultural heritage.