Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony

The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff welcomed residents and local government officials for the fifth annual Purple Light Nights lighting ceremony on Oct. 1 to begin Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony
October 1, 2018, - Deon Best sings the national anthem during the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff's fifth annual "Purple Light Nights" Lighting Ceremony in Upper Marlboro. Photo by Chris Thompkins/Prince George's Sentinel
Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony
October 1, 2018, - Upper Marlboro Mayor Tonga Turner gives the welcoming address during the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff's fifth annual "Purple Light Nights" Lighting Ceremony in Upper Marlboro. Photo by Chris Thompkins/Prince George's Sentinel
Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony
October 1, 2018, - Congressman Anthony Brown speaks to the crowd during the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff's fifth annual "Purple Light Nights" Lighting Ceremony in Upper Marlboro. Photo by Chris Thompkins/Prince George's Sentinel
Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony
October 1, 2018, - Sheriff Melvin C. High gives a welcome address during the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff's fifth annual "Purple Light Nights" Lighting Ceremony in Upper Marlboro. Photo by Chris Thompkins/Prince George's Sentinel
Purple Light Nights Lighting Ceremony
October 1, 2018, - County Executive Rushern Baker III speaks during the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff's fifth annual "Purple Light Nights" Lighting Ceremony in Upper Marlboro. Photo by Chris Thompkins/Prince George's Sentinel