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Americans and Canadians join hands across borders

Border Field State Park reopens after two-year closure

Border Field State Park, one of San Diego County’s most scenic coastal areas, has reopened after being closed for two years during construction that raised sections of the U.S.-Mexico border wall from 18 to 30 feet.

Friendship Park anniversary at Mexico-U.S. Border | Activists celebrate

Friendship Park, a historic meeting point for families divided by the U.S.-Mexico border, marks its 54th anniversary.

Border Field State Park to reopen access to cars

Border Field State Park, one of San Diego County’s most scenic coastal areas, has reopened after being closed for two years during construction that raised sections of the U.S.-Mexico border wall from 18 to 30 feet.

'Day of friendship' taking place at a B.C. border crossing tomorrow

A group called Friends Across Borders is holding events across North America this weekend, including a B.C. border crossing.

Tu Casa Gráfica encourages border unity by taking part in Friends Across Borders

Downtown Laredo will glow yellow as a message of unity that goes beyond borders.

RGISC to host Day of International Friendship alongside Friends Across Borders

Laredo nonprofit Tu Casa Gráfica is participating in the Friends Across Borders international project, which aims to highlight friendships that transcend borders in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Advocates call for unity as Friendship Park stays shuttered on US side

40 events in 22 cross-border locations in North America celebrated the first 'Day of International Friendship' Saturday

San Diegans take part in Friends Across Borders event at Balboa Park

What began with a single yellow rose ended with a symbol of hope — a reminder that even in divided times, friendship can cross any border.

Peace Arch Park celebration part of Day of International Friendship

Aug. 16 event will be marked at both the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders


Laredo paint party to mark cross-border International Day of Friendship

Residents in the border town of Laredo and surrounding areas are invited to gather and create posters during a painting party Saturday in celebration of International Day of Friendship.

FRIENDSHIP OVER FEAR – Unprecedented Cross-Border Demonstrations Unite U.S., Canada, Mexico on Aug. 16

40 events (22 cross-border) defy militarization with peace, art and friendship

From Baja California to Quebec, communities reject fear-based politics and celebrate connection

FRIENDS ACROSS BORDERS is fiscally sponsored by:

Friends of International Friendship Park, Inc. | 4617 Edenvale Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941  | US EIN: 99-2063362 

www.friendshippark.org

A core principle behind all Friends Across Borders events is a commitment to nonviolent action. 

We expect all leads and participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

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