A rally to celebrate the diversity of Columbus and Bartholomew County will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon, starting at Columbus City Hall and then moving to Fourth Street.

The Celebrating our Diversity ally will feature more than 20 groups representing those that make up the fabric of the community.

One of the organizers, Sondra Bolte, explains the reason for the gathering:

Mayor Jim Lienhoop will read a proclamation from the steps of City Hall and delegations will make speeches from a stage on Fourth Street.