Event Schedule

9:00 AM: Registration & T-Shirt Pick-Up Opens at Clarkston Market 9:35 AM: Zumba Warm-Up 9:45 AM: Remarks Begin & Top Fundraisers Announced 10:00 AM: Walk Begins! 11:30 AM –1:00 PM: Finish Line Celebration Event Starting Line: Clarkston Market 980 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021 Event Finish Line: Global Village Project at Decatur Presbyterian Church 205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030

Parking Information

Option One: At the Walk Start Line at Clarkston Market (980 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA). *Starting at 12:00 p.m., our GVP buses will shuttle guests back to Clarkston Market from the Finish Line Celebration.* Option Two: GVP/Decatur Presbyterian Church (205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA). A GVP bus will be available to take you to Clarkston Market promptly at 8:40 a.m. The bus will be located on Sycamore Street in front of the church. *Please don't be late or you will miss this opportunity.*

Bus Rides & Bathrooms

GVP buses will be available for walkers needing assistance, needing to use the bathroom, or walkers who don't want to complete the 5 miles. We will have 3 bus stops marked along the route and the closest bus will be redirected your way to take you to the Finish Line Celebration! For emergencies, call 911. Bathrooms are available at the event starting line and finish line.

Food & Drinks Details

Starting Line: Coffee will be available for sale from Kuku's Ethiopian Coffee. All vendors at the starting line accept cash and credit cards. During The Walk: Two water stations will be set up along the route with free water and light snacks for walkers. Finish Line Celebration: BRING CASH as some of our vendors (like our alumni and other organizations selling food and goods) won't accept credit cards. Free Opportunities: Henna Tattoos, Face Painting, and Arts & Crafts table by GVP alumni Food Vendors: Alumni selling traditional foods, Refugee Women's Network Chef's Club, King of Pops, and more! Craft Vendors: TBD! And more surprises!

What to Bring

Cash, credit card, water, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.

What to Wear

Think high energy, fun, and welcoming vibes: bring funny sunglasses, bright socks, hats, boas, etc., and your walking shoes. All registered walkers will receive a Walk T-Shirt until supplies run out.

Can I Register Friends on the Day of the Walk?

Of course! Just know Welcome Walk t-shirts become limited the closer we get to 10:00 a.m., so t-shirts are available for pre-registered walkers first.

Furry Friends

We kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. While we love our furry friends, we want to ensure that everyone feels comfortable participating. Some guests come from cultures where interactions with dogs may be viewed differently, so out of respect for all participants, we are making this a dog-free event. Dogs also aren't allowed on our buses if you were to require assistance. Thank you for understanding!​