Purple Light Nights 2025

Purple Light Nights

The lights on Municipal Hall will be set to purple during the month of October to show support for the victims of intimate partner violence.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the District of Kent. The purpose of the Purple Light Nights Campaign is to shine a light on intimate partner violence and demonstrate the impacts this type of violence has on children and families. During the month of October, local businesses, government and non-government agencies, and residents, will be encouraged to decorate their businesses or residences with purple lights, purple decorations, yard signs, and silhouettes representing victims and "silent witnesses" (those who have lost their lives in the acts of domestic violence).

Purple light bulbs, wrist bands, lawn signs, and mugs will be available during regular business hours at:

• Municipal Hall (7170 Cheam Ave.)
• Agassiz RCMP (Including informational display, 6869 Lougheed Hwy.)
• Seabird Island Band Office (Including an information table, 2895 Chowat Rd.)
• Community Recreation and Cultural Centre (Including an information table and display, 6660 Pioneer Ave.)

Lighting ceremonies will be taking place tonight, October 1, in Chilliwack at 7:00 PM at the Chilliwack RCMP Detachment, 46326 Airport Road, Chilliwack, and in Hope at 6:00 PM at Memorial Park, 3 Ave., Hope. For further information, please call Darlene at 604-796-1603, at Agassiz RCMP Victim Services.

Visit Chilliwack Purple Light Nights for more ways on how you can get involved and support this important cause:

https://www.facebook.com/chilliwackpurplelightnights/

https://www.instagram.com/chilliwackpurplelightnights/

If you witness or experience domestic violence, call the Agassiz RCMP Victim Services at 604-796-1614, or 9-1-1 in case of emergency.