Every year on June 20, the world honours the courage, resilience and strength of refugees. On this sixth anniversary of the United Nations designated World Refugee Day, thousands of organisations in hundreds of countries will come together to focus global attention not only on the plight of refugees and the causes of their exile, but also on their determination and will to survive and on the contributions they make to their host communities.

Here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we will join the rest of the world celebrating World Refugee Day!

Where: Ah-Nab-Awen Park (along the Grand River, between Pearl and Bridge)

When: Saturday, June 20th, from 1:00PM - 5:00PM

What: We'll enjoy music, dance, children's games, testimonials from refugees, crafts, and food!

Cost: Entrance is FREE! Food samples will be available to buy from local ethnic food vendors, and you will have the opportunity to purchase crafts made by refugees new to West Michigan.

Update!: The weather looks great! Grand Rapids' 2009 World Refugee Day Celebration will officially be held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park.