For 17 years, hundreds of residents from Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe have gathered at Tempe Town Lake to celebrate coming together at the Diversity Festival and followed by participation in the Regional Unity Walk.

For 2023, the tradition returns (after a brief COVID-related hiatus) to Tempe Town Lake on Saturday, Jan. 28. The event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with a festival featuring music, food and fun. Then, the one-mile walk starts at 6 p.m. Participation is free, and all walkers will receive a free t-shirt commemorating this walk for unity, mutual respect and understanding.

We encourage families, schools, community groups, scout troops, and church groups to participate.  Walkers are encouraged to carry signs celebrating our community’s diversity and unity.

For additional information, visit tempe.gov/UnityWalk or contact 480-350-8979 or [email protected].

For more information on events in Tempe, visit our Tempe Events Page.