Riverside welcomed its very first Peace Pole today, dedicated at the garden in front of the Military Wall of Honor at City Hall.

The pole, donated by Riverside East Rotary Club, carries the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in four languages — English, Spanish, Japanese, and Chamorro, the native language of Guam and the Pacific islands. It is a reflection of the diverse voices that make our community whole.

Councilman Philip Falcone served as Master of Ceremonies, joined by Riverside East Rotary Club founding President and incoming District 5330 Governor Richard Lemire, District Peace Chair Rudy Westervelt, and Riverside East Community Service Chair Christopher Cox. The dedication was also attended by members of Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club, Moreno Valley Rotary Club, and the E-Club of World Peace.

Timed to coincide with the spirit of America 250, this Peace Pole stands as a lasting symbol of unity, liberty, and hope — not just for today, but for generations to come.

Peace Poles have been planted in over 200,000 communities on every continent. Learn more about the Peace Pole Project: https://www.worldpeace.org/peacepoleproject/

Thanks to Stan Fry for the excellent photos of this event!