City celebrates Rosie the Riveter Day

Event celebrated women who have served in the U.S. military

Special to The Advocate

  On Friday, March 21, the City of Everett celebrated its first annual Rosie the Riveter Day at the Edward G. Connolly Center. Named after the iconic image of a female factory worker who represented the women who took on traditionally male roles in the workforce during World War II to fill the positions many men left to fight in the war, this event celebrated the strength, courage and resilience of women who have served in the United States military. As part of the City’s celebration of Women’s History Month throughout March, the City of Everett’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department teamed up to highlight women who have served throughout history.

In addition to highlighting women who have served, those who attended were invited to watch a showing of the film “The Six Triple Eight” while enjoying delicious food prepared by Director of Elder Services Dale Palma. The film features the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was an all-Black and all-female battalion during World War II.

All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/events/list. Residents can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @EverettGov_MA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events.