Bell ringing and butterfly release in memory of the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary School on Friday

UVALDE, Texas – Two years after a deadly attack on a Uvalde elementary school that killed 19 students and two teachers, community members will mark the somber date with prayer services, vigils and demonstrations.

St. Philip's Episcopal Church and The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas is hosting a community event Friday morning with bell ringing and butterfly release in memory of the victims.

The event starts at 11:30 am and will be streamed live in this article.

The start time marks the moment the 18-year-old gunman entered the school and opened fire in two fourth-grade classrooms, 111 and 112.

The church will also hold an evening service at 5:30 p.m.

As part of an agreement with the families of the victims, the city of Uvalde has declared May 24th as an annual day of remembrance.

Here is a list of public events announced for Friday:

• Demonstration with Arnulfo Reyes flag to raise awareness about gun violence: 10:30 a.m. in the town square

• Church bell ringing and butterfly release: 11:32 a.m. at St. Philip's Episcopal Church

• Prayer Service: 5:30 p.m. at St. Philip's Episcopal Church

• Uvalde Ministerial Alliance Prayer Vigil: 6 p.m. at the Uvalde County Fairplex

• Candlelight vigil in the city: 7:30 p.m. at the Uvalde Amphitheater

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