Trans Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil

Join us as we honor the lives of our Trans siblings whose light was taken too soon.

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we gather not only to mourn, but to bear witness, to uplift community, and to recommit ourselves to the sacred work of justice, compassion, and visibility.

Our Tradition Continues

Following the beautiful ritual established last year, we will begin with a brief memorial service inside the Center on Halsted. We will share blessings—including the candle blessing preserved in our archives by the Candlewickes—along with words of reflection, remembrance, and hope.

After the service, we will move outside for a candlelight vigil, walking together in a slow, respectful loop along Halsted—southbound, then northbound—illuminating the night with intention, presence, and love.

Details

Location: Center on Halsted

Meet-up: 6:45pm–7:00pm inside the Center

Blessings Begin: Shortly after 7:00pm

Vigil Walk: Immediately following the memorial service

Everyone is welcome—Sisters, Guards, community members, loved ones, and allies—to help us hold space, speak names, and shine light against violence and erasure.

Let us walk together. Let us remember together. Let us keep each other safe.