The Mothers, a support group for grieving parents who lost their children, is set to bring back the the Annual Butterfly Release Ceremony at Yonkers City Hall by the Unity Fountain. This ceremony is held every year to remember all of our loved ones who grew their wings, and remind every mother (and mother figure) that they are not alone. The Mayor of Yonkers, Mike Spano, and the Yonkers City Council, has from day one been a big supporter of this cause, and we thank them for coordinating with us to host this event outside of City Hall every year. The event will kick off at noon. Because it will be on June 8th, and weather is always expected to be on the warmer side, water will be available, and tents will be set up to keep attendees cool. The event will commence with some heart warming speeches and blessings. Sometimes we are blessed with some singing performances, (TBA if confirmed). Mothers are encouraged before the event to fill out a form online to make sure every loved one is remembered, and their names are called during the main part of the ceremony. The event will then close out with a beautiful release of butterflies. Each participating Mother will receive a butterfly in a container that they will release at the end of the ceremonies. All of these supplies are organized and funded by The Matthew Wallace Foundation.
Attendance at the event is free. The address of Yonkers City Hall is 40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. There is a walking entrance from S Broadway. Attendees who are driving are encouraged to enter from Nepperhan Avenue and park in the Yonkers Municipal Parking Garage, near the top level to minimize walking. For those who cannot attend the event, New Logical will live stream the ceremonies on YouTube and Facebook.
Once again, if you have a loved one, do not hesitate to include their name at the ceremony by filling out the online form. All submissions are free, but we encourage donations to offset the costs of the event.