Demarco Bostic | The Herald-Advocate
Demarco Bostic | The Herald-Advocate
Demarco Bostic | The Herald-Advocate
Demarco Bostic | The Herald-Advocate
Demarco Bostic | The Herald-Advocate
CLIO — In a radiant celebration of faith, family, and fellowship, St. Peter A.M.E. Zion Church hosted its annual Rainbow Festival at Clio Elementary School this August, transforming the school grounds into a vibrant hub of color, culture, and community spirit.
The festival — named for its symbolic embrace of diversity, hope, and God’s promise — drew families from across Marlboro County for a day filled with laughter, learning, and love.
Church volunteers wore brightly colored clothing to match their tables representing the “rainbow of ministries” within St. Peter’
Community leaders, educators, and alumni of Clio Elementary also took the mic to share reflections on the school’s legacy and the importance of faith-based engagement in education. No Southern gathering is complete without food—and the Rainbow Festival delivered. Church members served up plates and everyone seemed to have left full and satisfied
The Rainbow Festival wasn’t just a celebration — it was a statement. In a time when rural communities often face economic and social challenges, events like this remind residents of their strength, their unity, and their divine purpose.
As the sun set over Clio Elementary, some lingered in fellowship. The message was clear: In Marlboro County, faith and community walk hand in hand — and the future is as bright as God’s promise.