Buddhist monks' ‘Walk for Peace’ event headed to Decatur

Two dozen Buddhist monks and their dog will visit Decatur on Dec. 30 as part of a Walk for Peace event. (Courtesy of Walk For Peace)

DECATUR, Ga. — A 2,300-mile Walk For Peace featuring Buddhist monks will be passing through Decatur on Dec. 30.

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the group is marching from Texas to Washington, D.C. with numerous stops along the way.

The group’s plans are fluid, but according to the latest itinerary provided to Decaturish, the current trajectory of the walk has the two dozen monks gathering at the Beacon Hill Municipal Complex at 105 Electric Avenue in Decatur at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A city of Decatur news release said a “Peace Gathering” will be held at 3 p.m.