In order to form the world's largest human peace sign, Yoko Ono is hoping to corral a gathering between 6,000 and 10,00 people in New York's Central Park on October 6, a date three days prior to what would've marked John Lennon's 75th birthday.
The NYC event is in memory of her deceased husband of 11 years who would've turned 75 years old on October 9. At the age of 40 years old, John Lennon died in December of 1980 after being shot in the back five times by Mark David Chapman just outside of Central Park. Although participation in the event is free, the avant-garde artist and musician will be accepting donations towards the non-profit John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which aids students with audio recording experience and opportunities.
Up to 10,000 tickets will be available for the celebration via Eventbrite, NME notes. The event is scheduled to run for three hours for early arrivals beginning at 10 a.m. with the registration period ending at 12:00 pm, depending on space. "You don't have to do much/ Power works in mysterious ways. Visualize the domino effect. And just start thinking PEACE," Ono tweeted trailing the announcement before adding "Be playful. Dance with your mind and body. It's such fun that 'They' might start to dance with us, too."
Thoughts are infectious Send it out It's Time for Action The Action is PEACE
— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) September 11, 2015
"This is a free, all ages event. Registration does not guarantee entry. Entry is available for the first 10,000 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive at 10:00 am to secure your place in the Largest human peace sign! On-site registration and peace sign placement will close promptly at 12:00pm. The aerial photograph capturing this historic event will take place at 12:30pm," the ticket page reveals.
Ono's vision to create the largest human peace sign is the latest of her work to be displayed in Manhattan. The 82-year-old's Museum of Modern Art exhibition One Woman Show 1960-1971 wrapped up on September 7 after a four-month run, Rolling Stone notes.
