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The following advisory, originally issued on October 14, has been corrected to indicate that The Wall will be lit teal for PTSD awareness.
The Wall That Heals Arrives in American Canyon – Sole Northern California Stop
AMERICAN CANYON, CA, October 14, 2025 — American Canyon is the only city in Northern California selected to host The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in 2025.
You’re invited to cover our opening ceremony on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. The opening ceremony will also honor Bay Area Hometown Heroes (regional veterans).
Other media coverage opportunities include:
- Interviewing Mayor Pierre Washington, Councilmember Brando Cruz, and other local leaders about the significance of the exhibit and community involvement.
- Covering other special ceremonies at the exhibit:
- Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. – Welcome Home Parade (Residents will line the streets to show their support as the Wall itself travels into the City)
- Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. – “In Memory” Ceremony (commemorating those lost, with The Wall lit teal for PTSD awareness)
- Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremony
The Wall That Heals will be on display at Independence Park (20 Benton Way) in American Canyon from Oct. 16-19, 2025. Open 24 hours a day and free to the public, the exhibit honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 who made the ultimate sacrifice.
More information: AmericanCanyon.gov/TheWallThatHeals
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