Fredericksburg Observes World AIDS Day

Fredericksburg Area HIV/AIDS Support Services (FAHASS) is hosting a World AIDS day walk and memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 2, beginning at 1 p.m.

"World AIDS Day is actually observed on Dec. 1 each year, but that's the same day as the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade, so we are planning to observe the day in a different way [this year]," Bob Martin, FAHASS Outreach Coordinator said.

The short walk will begin at Sophia and Hanover Streets and proceed to Market Square (map attached).  There will be a brief memorial service in Market Square, including a bell ringing in memory of those who have died due to the disease.

People are invited to join the walk at any point, or attend only the memorial service.  Participants are encouraged to wear red.  Red ribbons will also be available.