Below is a video about the World Peace Bell

Southbank partners were delighted to have the students from the Newport Schools visit the World Peace Bell yesterday to celebrate the Anniversary of the song; "The Star Spangled Banner".   We look forward to having them again next year! Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars t...

NEWPORT FIRE / EMS DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE August 18th, 2016 The Newport Fire/EMS Department would like to issue the following media release.  Any questions or comments should be directed to Fire Chief Bill Darin or Administrative Assistant Barb Heck at (859) 292-3616 . Subject: 15th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service Date/Time:              ...

SWINGING AT THE BELL CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH,  DUE TO THE WEATHER.  HOPING TO RESCHEDULE - TBA.

WORLD PEACE BELL CALENDAR 2016   MAY 18                     SUMMER CONCERT “SWINGING AT THE BELL”         7-9 PM                      ...

Throughout the year there are different special events and memorial services that take place at The World Peace Bell Center.  This is when the "Bell" is swung!   Check our event page for these events. Southbank Partners is open M-F from 10am-4pm for anyone that would like to observe the "Peace  Bell" from the Bridge or would like to get additional information or have questions abou...

During the All Star Baseball weekend the World Peace Bell Center will have extended hours. July 10th -     9:00am - 8:00pm July 11th -     1:00pm - 7:00pm July 12th -     1:00pm - 7:00pm July 13th -      9:00am - 8:00pm July 14th -      9:00am - 8:00pm

9/11 Memorial Service:   The Northern Kentucky Firefighters Association and the Newport Fire/ EMS Departments would like to invite the public in joining them in remembering the tragic loss and heroic events of September 11, 2001.   The 9/11 Memorial Service will be Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 9am at the World Peace Bell site at 4th & York Streets by the Northern Kentucky Fire...

In honor of military POWs and MIAs.  The event in its 4th year locally is a send-off ceremony for dozens of local participants, as well as a way for those who can't participate in the national event ride to Washington, D.C.