Burbank Candlelight Vigil to Mark Genocide Centennial

Friday, March 27th, 2015

Community members commemorate the Armenian Genocide at the steps of
Burbank City Hall

BURBANK, Calif.–The Burbank community will commemorate the centennial
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Tuesday, April 7, when the
Burbank City Council will present its annual Proclamation in
Recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

At 5:30 p.m., a remembrance program will be held at the Burbank City
Hall, during which the City Council will present its Proclamation. The
program will be followed by a candlelit walk from Burbank City Hall to
the Burbank Youth Center, where a commemoration program will take
place at 7 p.m.

The Candlelight Vigil is the Burbank community’s annual commemoration
event for the Armenian Genocide. It is organized by the Armenian Youth
Federation, Burbank “Varak” Chapter; the Armenian National Committee
of America, Burbank; the Burbank Homenetmen “Sipan” Chapter; the
Armenian Relief Society, Burbank “Araz” Chapter; and the John
Burroughs High School Armenian Language Club.

Burbank City Hall is located at 275 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, Calif.,
while the Burbank Youth Center is located at 75 E. Santa Anita Avenue,
Burbank, Calif., at zip code 91502.