Peacenic Annual Event
Inspiring Peace: Uniting Communities for a Better Tomorrow
- PEACENIC 2025
Join us for Our Flagship Event!
This is our annual event where we bring together community members, organizations, and law enforcement for a time of fun, connection, and community building. This year we are going bigger! Check out some things we have in store. Please note our rain date is 6/28/2025.
- Youth Arts & Sports Showcase
- Chamberlin Pony Rides & Mobile Zoo – Live horse riding for kids, animal encounters, and unforgettable fun!
- MLK Marching Band & Diversity Band – Powerful, inspiring performance
- Stepping Performances by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Two Live Drone Shows by local law enforcement – Michigan State Police and Northfield Police Department.
- Resource Booths & Free Giveaways
- Expanded Vendor Village (area organizations)
Peacenic Events
Age Group Breakdown:
- 6th – 8th Grade: Standalone Group
- 9th-12th Grade: Drill-Focused Segment
- Activity Timing: Each station will run 4-6 minutes per group
Age Group Breakdown:
- K-5th Grade: Grouped together
- 6th-8th Grade: Standalone group
- 9th-12th Grade: Drill-Focused Segment
Activity Format
7-on-7 structure with 5 skill-building stations that include cone drill, Agility ball drills, and additional movement/skills development drills.
Our Schedule
2:30 PM – Diversity Band playing background music
3:00 PM – Welcome & Opening (DJ Steady)
3:02 PM – Opening Remarks (Rev. Joseph O. Jackson)
3:05 PM – Invocation (Pastor Charles Kincaid)
3:08 PM – Sponsor Recognition (Ms. Donna Bentley)
3:15 PM – Live Music from Diversity Band
3:20 PM – Keynote Introduction by Commander Geno Rush
3:21 PM – Keynote Address by Sheriff Alyshia Dyer
3:35 PM – 5 Friends Initiative Introduction & Program Transition (DJ Steady)
3:40 PM – Community Giveaways (Peacenic Core Team)
4:00 PM – MLK Marching Band Performance
4:30 PM – Step Show by EMU Fraternities
5:00 PM – Tug of War #1 Law vs. Community
5:10 PM – African Dancers Performance
5:40 PM – Tug of War #2 Hodgepodge Round
6:00 PM – Special Guest Appearance (Hakim Crampton)
6:10 PM – Community Transition & Closing Prep (Peacenic Core Team)
6:40 PM – Highlight Performance Set by Diversity Band
6:55 PM – Closing Remarks (Rev. Joseph O. Jackson)
7:00 PM – Final Music & Event Conclusion (Diversity Band)
Parking for Peacenic
Parking is limited at Parkridge Park, so neighboring churches have offered to let us use their parking lots:
- St. John M.B. Church: 866 Monroe Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Greater Love Church of God in Christ: 565 Hawkins Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Metropolitan Memorial Baptist Church is 431 Hawkins Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ: 436 Hawkins Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
We will have an 8-passenger shuttle circulating between the parking lots during the event.
Our Partners
This year we are featuring over 50 area businesses and organizations!
- BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsor Peace, Empower Community.
Do you want to join us in making this festive event a well-rounded success and an enriched empowered day? Your sponsorship will not only add monetarily, but will further impact our continual efforts of peace, fellowship, and synergy needed throughout the region. As we continue to strive for harmony and a better overall community, we believe bridging the gap with peaceful festivities like Peacenic will leave a positive and indelible mark on neighboring communities. During this event, we are expecting 300-500 in attendance.
Sponsorship Options
DIAMOND: $5,000
We will promote your business with VIP perks with sponsor ads, an extra element of gratitude, as well as direct contact with our guest and core planning committee. We will create an opportunity for creative collaboration promoting your brand as an innovator by advertising on social media through digital marketing strategies.
- Event and pre-event naming opportunities through all marketing strategies and website recognition.
- Sponsor representation throughout the event
- Sponsor acknowledgment at our welcome table.
- A thank you from all speakers during the opening and closing festivities.
SILVER: $2,500
We will advertise your organization offering visibility to all notable attendees and beyond. An online presence will display social optics and the opportunity to gain stronger public trust.
- Name and logo on some branding {website, flyers, strategic marketing on social media outlets}
- Acknowledgment in all promotional material prior to, and during the event.
- Acknowledgment as Gold Sponsor in appropriate media releases and relations.
GOLD: $3,500
We will offer a high level of visibility, as a Gold sponsor, your company will have your logo promoted on flyers which accentuates who you are. Your company will be listed on our event page.
- A link to your business will be posted on our official website.
- Public acknowledgment at the opening & close of the event.
- Event and pre-event naming opportunities through all marketing strategies and website recognition.
- Sponsor representation throughout the event
- Sponsor acknowledgment at our welcome table.
- A thank you from all speakers during the opening and closing festivities.
BRONZE: $1,000
Your support as a Bronze recipient will lead to brand recognition. Offering this level of sponsorship allows you to build your reputation/and share your core values as a participant.
- Name recognition and exposure with your company’s logo listed on
sponsorship material. - Digital logo displayed at the event and on our website.
- Bronze level recognition on our Common Thread connecting your company as a key stakeholder.
All Sponsors will receive a tent, table, and chairs as a complimentary perk for your support.
Become a Sponsor
Request a Table
Reserve a table for your company at our upcoming Peacenic event and become a vital resource in supporting our community. This is an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your company’s commitment to social responsibility and to connect directly with community members in need. Signing up for a table will allow your organization to showcase services, provide support, and engage in meaningful conversations that make a real difference. Stand with us as we empower and uplift those around us. Secure your spot today and be a beacon of hope and support in our community.