DanversCARES Hosts 9th Annual Light the Night Purple on May 7

DanversCARES invites the public to the 9th Annual Light the Night Purple on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Rotary Pavilion at the Peabody Institute Library, located in downtown Danvers.

This free, family-friendly community walk and gathering aims to raise awareness about substance use prevention and treatment, celebrate recovery, and promote hope and healing.

The evening begins at 6:30 PM with games, activity stations, snacks, community resource tables, and free purple t-shirts (while supplies last). The one-mile walk through Danvers kicks off at 7:00 PM, starting and ending at the Library. The walk will follow a route along Elm Street, High Street, through Danvers Square, onto the Rail Trail along Hobart Street, and return to the Library.

At 7:30 PM, participants will gather for music, guest speakers, and a shared moment of reflection. The evening will conclude at approximately 8:00 PM with a moving luminary lighting ceremony to light the night purple in honor of recovery and hope.

Event Schedule

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Rotary Pavilion at the Peabody Institute Library, Danvers

• 6:30 PM – Games, Activity Stations, Snacks, and Community Resource Tables
• 7:00 PM – One-Mile Walk Begins
• 7:30 PM – Guest Speakers and Music
• 7:55 PM – Luminary Lighting Ceremony

Free & Open to All!
No registration required. All are welcome to walk, listen, and stand together in support of recovery.
Parking is available at the municipal lot next to Danvers Town Hall.

Event Support & Sponsorship

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of:

Recovery Centers of America, North Shore Bank, Ben Franklin Print Co., Beth Israel Lahey Health – Beverly Hospital, Maple Street Church, Eliot Community Human Services, Insight Recovery Treatment Center, DCAT, Essex County District Attorney’s Office, Dan Bennett Real Estate, Texas Roadhouse, and Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill.

In addition to supporting this event, sponsorships and donations help fund DanversCARES programs supporting youth mental health, substance use prevention, and scholarships for Danvers High School graduates.

To donate or learn more, visit: https://givebutter.com/WRzMoD

For more information, visit www.danverscares.org or follow us on social media @danverscares.