Merchants throughout Mercato will have special promotions, discounts and prizes. Servers and clerks in many establishments will wear purple. New this year will be a free concert from 7-9 p.m., featuring dance band Karibbean Groove. The Shelter’s Hands are for Helping program will be set up for public participation from 4-6 p.m.
The public is encouraged to pick up a Purple Passport to Peace at Mercato businesses. Visit various vendors, find a purple Shelter sign and enter the phrase or statistic into the appropriate space on their passport. Passports will be turned in at The Shelter’s information booth and participants will be entered to win prizes donated by Mercato businesses.