10/14/2026
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
Breast Cancer Awareness — Paints the Town Pink Parade
October 30, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Downtown Greenwood, Mississippi**
Call for Participants, Organizations, Community Partners, and First Responders
Dear Community Members, Organizations, Fraternities, Sororities, and Business Leaders:
The Greenwood Police Department cordially invites the public, local businesses, community organizations, fraternities, sororities, churches, schools, and civic groups to participate in our upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness — Paints the Town Pink Parade, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Downtown Greenwood, Mississippi.
This special event is dedicated to celebrating breast cancer survivors, supporting individuals currently battling cancer, raising awareness about early detection and access to healthcare, and remembering those who have lost their lives to this disease.
We believe that when a community comes together for a meaningful cause, we can spread awareness, encourage hope, and demonstrate our support for those affected by cancer.
We are seeking enthusiastic participants, groups, and organizations interested in contributing to this community-wide event. We welcome participation from, but are not limited to:
Marching Bands and Musical Groups: School bands, drumlines, dance teams, and other musical performers.
Fraternities and Sororities: Greek-letter organizations interested in marching, organizing a group entry, or supporting the event.
Mobile Healthcare Clinics: Healthcare providers offering information about breast cancer screenings, mammograms, early detection, and other preventive health services.
Breast Cancer Awareness Organizations: Advocacy groups, cancer support organizations, and nonprofits dedicated to education, prevention, and patient support.
Churches and Community Organizations: Congregations, civic clubs, and service organizations willing to show their support.
Businesses and Sponsors:Local businesses interested in participating, providing resources, or supporting the event.
Schools and Youth Groups: Student organizations, cheerleaders, dance teams, and other youth participants.
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Floats, decorated vehicles, walking groups, and other creative displays promoting breast cancer awareness.
We encourage everyone to wear pink,grab as many pink baloons as you cana and bring positive energy, and help us make this event a powerful demonstration of unity, compassion, and community support.
**HOW TO PARTICIPATE**
Organizations, groups, businesses, healthcare providers, and individuals interested in participating are asked to register by contacting:
đź©·Greenwood Police Departmentđź©·
Contact Person:Captain Edgar Gibson
Telephone: 662-453-3311
Please call to express your interest and provide information about your organization, proposed parade entry, or planned contribution.
We encourage interested participants to contact us by October 21,2026 so we can coordinate participation and help make this event a success.
Let us come together to honor survivors, encourage those still fighting, remember those we have lost, and remind every person affected by cancer that they are not alone.
đź©·Together, we can paint the town pink and make a difference!đź©·
Thank you for your consideration, generosity, and commitment to our community.
Respectfully,
Captain Edgar Gibson
Greenwood Police Department
Greenwood, Mississippi
🩷“Stronger Together — One Community, One Cause, One Fight Against Cancer.”🩷
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