Why Is the Sioux Falls Arc of Dreams Lit up Purple All This Week?

If you plan on being in downtown Sioux Falls near the Cherapa Place District this week, you'll likely see the Arc of Dreams lit up in a beautiful purple color.

If you're wondering, the city isn't counting down the days till the start of the Minnesota Vikings football season, instead, it has the Arc shining purple in honor of National Crime Victim's Rights Week.

National Crime Victims Week runs April 6 - 12th and is designed to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime.

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During this week, the nation is taking time to recognize the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement and reflect on how far we have come. In addition to honoring the victim's rights movement throughout the week, the current needs of victims and their support groups will also be highlighted across the country.

Dakota News Now reports that National Crime Victims Week is sponsored by the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime.

This year's theme is KINSHIP. A call to action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime.

Here in South Dakota, all the various NCVW events during the week will be organized by Marsy's Law for South Dakota. A group responsible for advocating for crime victims’ rights and the passage of Amendment S, which added a Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights to the state constitution in November of 2016.

The Arc of Dreams is a massive stainless steel sculpture that spans an entire football field across the Big Sioux River downtown between 6th and 8th Street.

The Sioux Falls landmark will be lit up in a bright purple every evening through Saturday, (April 12).

Source: Dakora News Now

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We call it the 'Sioux Empire.' It's the biggest city in the state with a population of over 206,000. We’re known for our namesake, Falls Park, along the Big Sioux River. Sioux Falls has received numerous accolades for its quality of life. We have been named the number one best place to rent in America. We’ve topped the list of Best States to Find a Job. Sioux Falls is the Best City in America for Young Professionals. We've appeared on lists such as Most Charming Small Cities, Top 10 Place to Raise Kids, and even ranked 10th in the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live. We have an abundance of achievements, and you can see them on the Sioux Falls Development Foundation's website.

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We know you want to explore the attractions the city is known for like Falls Park, the Arc of Dreams, and the Sculpture Walk, but there's a lot more to see and do than just the touristy (that's really a word) stuff. The best places to go are where the locals go and we have a not your average, ordinary visitor's guide.

Why Is the Sioux Falls ‘Arc of Dreams’ Lit up Purple All This Week?

The Ultimate Sioux Falls Visitor's Guide: A to Z