Third Annual UNION COUNTY WORLD PEACE & FRIENDSHIP FAIR, in the center of downtown CRANFORD, NJ - on the 61st anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima - to send a strong message against war and militarism and help promote a culture of peace. Featuring a wide array of music, art, poetry, memorials, performances and speakers, activities such as peace-crane folding and face-painting for children, and lots of peace, social justice and environmental organizations with literature and information, and vendors selling books, artwork, jewelry, crafts, t-shirts and other peace-oriented items. Event will open with a "Blessing of the Animals" (people are invited to bring their pets as celebrated "emmissaries of peace and compassion"). The program will close with a large drum circle in which everyone is invited to participate. Rain date: Sunday, August 13th