SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is participating in National Gun Violence Awareness Day by encouraging residents to wear orange on June 6, 2025. This initiative is part of the Wear Orange campaign, now in its 11th year, which commemorates those lost to gun violence and emphasizes a commitment to ending this crisis.
The day was established in memory of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old from Chicago who was killed shortly after performing at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration parade. Orange, her favorite color, has become the symbol of this movement.
Mayor Van R. Johnson II stated, “As a nation and as a city, we cannot continue to normalize the tragedy of lives lost to senseless gun violence. Every bullet shatters more than glass or walls — it shatters families, communities, and futures. By wearing orange, we are standing in solidarity with survivors, honoring those we have lost, and affirming our shared belief that we all deserve to be safe — at school, at work, at worship, and in our own neighborhoods.”
Savannah’s commitment includes promoting responsible gun ownership and supporting community-based violence prevention efforts. The city advocates for legislation aimed at reducing gun-related harm while collaborating with local and national partners for safer communities.
Residents are invited to participate by wearing orange and sharing their photos on social media using #WearOrangeSavannah.
For more information about National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the Wear Orange movement, visit wearorange.org.
