Pasadena: Armenian Genocide Will Be Commemorated Saturday

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WILL BE COMMEMORATED SATURDAY
PASADENA, CA

States News Service
April 21, 2010 Wednesday

The following information was released by the city of Pasadena:

The 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide will be commemorated
Saturday, April 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in front of Pasadena City
Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.

In addition to performances by singers and musicians of Armenian
descent, remarks will be made by elected officials and representatives
of Pasadena’s Armenian community. Following the ceremony, refreshments
will be served in the courtyard. The event is co-sponsored by the
city of Pasadena and several Armenian organizations.

Pasadena is home to a sizable Armenian community including residents,
churches, businesses and organizations.