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Each year on May 4, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ observes several important and meaningful events to remember and honor the students killed and wounded on May 4, 1970. One important aspect of the May 4 anniversary activities is the annual candlelight walk and vigil. This commemorative event first occurred in 1971 and has become a cornerstone of the commemoration. Note: The route will be adjusted this year due to construction on Main St. 

This year, we will observe and honor the traditions of the candlelight walk vigil in-person and virtually. The in person walk and vigil will take place on May 3, 2025. Light refreshments will be served at 10:30 p.m. to participants, with the walk stepping off at 11 p.m. from the Student Commons. The vigil will take place in the Prentice/Taylor Hall lot immediately following the candlelight walk. 

 to sign up to stand during the vigil. Standing in the four markers will be in 30-minute increments from 12 a.m. – 12:23 p.m. 

Please remember: In the tradition of the annual silent march and vigil, we are asking you to post photos of candles only.  Participation in our virtual candlelight vigil consists of three simple steps:

1. POST - Between now and May 4, 2025, post a photo of a lit candle, or of you holding a lit candle, to your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account. If you can't take a photo, feel free to use the image supplied.
(Right click and "Save Image" to your computer.)

2. TAG - Be sure to tag your post with #KentStateMay4.

3. SHARE - After you upload your photo, share your post and encourage your family and friends to participate.