Celebration of Life Ceremonies: Honoring Rep. John Lewis

ATLANTA – The family of Rep. John Lewis today released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that will take place over six days, beginning on Saturday, July 25, 2020. A military honor guard will accompany Rep. Lewis during all events, including when he crosses the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala. and while he lies in state in Montgomery, Ala.; Washington, D.C.; and Atlanta, Ga. Participants will be required to wear masks and to maintain appropriate social distancing at each event.

In light of the pandemic, the family encourages Congressman Lewis’s many supporters to organize John Lewis Virtual Love Events in their homes to watch the ceremonies. They will be livestreamed on multiple platforms. To fully participate, the public is encouraged to tie a blue or purple ribbon on their front doors or in their front yards to commemorate his life. They can post video, photos, songs, or any kind of virtual tribute to Rep. Lewis at #BelovedCommunity or #HumanDignity or leave a written tribute at https://johnslegacy.johnandlillianmileslewisfoundation.org/. In lieu of flowers please visit https://johnandlillianmileslewisfoundation.org/.

THE BOY FROM TROY

Saturday, July 25

Troy, Ala and Selma, Ala

A Service Celebrating “The Boy from Troy”

Trojan Arena, Troy University

10:00 am – 11:00 am CT

This ceremony is open to the public, but seating is limited. Participants must obtain a ticket in the parking lot of the arena upon arrival to enter the facility. Due to the needs required to maintain social distancing, only 800 public seats are available. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings. A network pool will cover proceedings inside the arena. Outside the arena is open press.

Rep. Lewis Lies in Repose

Trojan Arena, Troy University

11:00 am – 2:00 pm CT

Open to the public. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings. A network pool will cover proceedings inside the arena. Outside the arena is open press.

Selma Honors Congressman John Robert Lewis: 1940-2020

Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT

Given COVID-19 precautions, this event is not open to the public. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings. A network pool will cover proceedings inside the church. Outside the church is open press.

Rep. Lewis Lies in Repose

Brown Chapel A.ME. Church

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm CT

Open to the public. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings. A network pool will cover proceedings inside the church. Outside the church is open press.

“#Good Trouble: Courage, Sacrifice & the Long March for Freedom”

Sunday, July 26

Selma, Ala and Montgomery, Ala

The Final Crossing

Edmund Pettus Bridge

10:00 am CT

The public is invited to view the processional as it travels from Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church to the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings. A network pool will cover the final crossing. Other than the network pool, press will not be allowed on the bridge during the final crossing.

Receiving Ceremony

Alabama State Capitol

Front Entrance Hall, State Capitol

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm CT

Local pool coverage.

Rep. John Lewis Lies in State

Alabama State Capitol

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT

Open to the public. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings. Closed press.

THE CONSCIENCE OF THE CONGRESS

Washington, D.C.

Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28

Special Ceremony (Invitation-only)

Rotunda, United States Capitol

Mon., July 27, 1:30 pm

Network pool coverage.

Rep. John Lewis Lies in State

United States Capitol

Mon., July 27, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tues., July 28, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Given COVID-19 precautions, Rep. Lewis will lie in state at the top of the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol for the public viewing, and the public will file past on the East Plaza. Per the Washington, D.C. Mayor’s order, masks will be required to enter the line, which will begin at the corner of First and East Capitol Streets NE. Social distancing will also be strictly enforced. Given expected high temperatures and the potential for inclement weather, members of the public are encouraged to bring water and umbrellas. Network pool coverage.

ATLANTA’S SERVANT LEADER
Atlanta, Ga.

Wednesday, July 29

Special Ceremony

Rotunda, Georgia State Capitol

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Local pool coverage.

Rep. John Lewis Lies in State

Rotunda, Georgia State Capitol

~~3:00 pm – 7:00 pm~~

~~8:00 pm – 8:00 am~~
UPDATE: 3:00 pm – 10:00pm

Local pool coverage. Open to the public. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings.

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