Greenwich's Julian Curtiss School Celebrates United Nations Day

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Julian Curtiss Elementary School students are marking 25 years of the school's United Nations Day with a special assembly and parade Thursday at the Greenwich school.

The UNA-NY 2008 Distinguished Service Award is presented to Ambassador Joseph Reed in 2008 at the United Nations by New York chapter President Peter Rajsingh and Executive Director Ann Nicol.
Photo Credit: *United Nations Association of New York*

Julian Curtiss Elementary School Celebrates 25 Years of its United Nations Day
Photo Credit: *Submitted*

Amy Maciaszek

10/21/2015 4:30 a.m.

The event is meant to showcase the diverse backgrounds of students and the world. Sixty countries will be represented in the 1 p.m. parade by the students, who will dress in their country's native clothing and carry its flag.

As in the past celebrations, United Nations Ambassador Joseph V. Reed is the guest speaker. There will also be music from the Julian Curtiss Charaleers.

The parade and ceremony will be followed by an International Food Tasting event at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the school at 180 E. Elm St.

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