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Events 2026

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On and around August 31, individuals and communities everywhere honour loved ones lost, call for change, light buildings purple, host vigils, share stories, hold educational events, and meet with decision-makers – all to raise awareness and support evidence-based overdose prevention strategies.

Events 2026

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Overdose Awareness Day vigil

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IOAD Purple Flag Ceremony

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Boston Green Flag Display

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International Overdose Awareness Vigil

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Overdose Awareness Day Flag Raising

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Candlelight Vigil

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Drop-in Narcan Training

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Flag Placement

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International Overdose Awareness Day @HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital

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Fall River Overdose Awareness Day

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International Overdose Awareness Day Observance

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Narcan Training

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International Overdose Awareness Day Memorial

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IOAD Butterfly release

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Adopt a Pole

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Overdose Awareness Day at Polar Park

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Lantern Making

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Night of Remembrance and Hope

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International Overdose Awareness Day Mercy Street Memorial Observance

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4th Annual Overdose Memorial Service & Candlelight Vigil

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IOAD Community Memorial and Support Groups

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Community Vigil

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2026 Luminaries & Love

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Taunton Overdose Awareness Day

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Millis Memorial Flag Placing

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Medway Memorial Flag Placing

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Wrentham Memorial Flag Placing

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Norfolk IOAD Flag Placing

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Overdose Awareness Flag Placing

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International Overdose Awareness Day Lantern Walk & Glowstick Remembrance

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International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil 2026

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Lantern Making Workshop

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Lantern Making Workshop (6PM)

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Lantern Making Workshop (11AM)

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Lantern Making Workshop (3PM)

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Overdose Awareness Vigil

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25 Years Strong: Together We Remember, Together We Rise

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Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative Annual Overdose Vigil by Candlelight

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5th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil

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Chelmsford Overdose Awareness Vigil

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International Overdose Awareness Day -@UMMH

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Overdose Awareness Day: "25 Years On. Still needed."

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