Join Us in Honoring Survivors & Remembering Victims – Flowers on the Lake 2026- DATE TBA
Our community will come together for one of the most meaningful evenings of the year—Flowers on the Lake. This isn’t just an event. It’s a night where remembrance meets action, where hope takes root, and where our shared commitment to end domestic violence shines.
Each year, we release hundreds of purple carnations into the water—this year, 2,025 blooms will float gently across the lake, each one carrying a story of survival or a memory of a life lost too soon. The ripples carry more than petals; they carry our community’s promise to stand with survivors and to remember those who are no longer with us.
One survivor shared:
“I remember standing on the shore last year, clutching a flower in my hand. For the first time in a long time, I felt seen. I wasn’t just a statistic. I was part of a community that cared.”
That’s the power of this night. It’s a moment for us—as partners, advocates, and neighbors—to show up, to listen, and to renew our vow: no one faces this alone.
We would be honored if you would join us—and bring a friend, a colleague, or someone who needs to witness this moment of unity.
2,026 Flowers. 2,026 Stories. 
Every flower released at Flowers on the Lake represents a story. Some are stories of survival. Others, of loss. All are reminders of why we gather.
One first responder shared after last year’s ceremony: “We respond to the calls, but we rarely see the healing. That night, watching the flowers spread across the lake, I understood the power of community to carry survivors forward.”
This event HOSTED BY Judge Echo Hutson in conjunction with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Montgomery County Women’s Center & The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission. Proceeds to benefit Montgomery County Women’s Center.
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Please park at the Montgomery County Memorial Library and walk over.
THIS IS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT, however donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated. Sponsorships will be used to offset event costs including: flowers/ decor, DJ, photography/ videography, etc. All additional donations will be given to Montgomery County Women’s Center to assist them in continuing to provide FREE services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community.
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