27th Annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice March 25th, Free Ride with VIA Park & Ride
The 27th annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice is being held on Saturday, March 25th. The first Cesar Chavez March in San Antonio was in 1997. A trio, including Interim D7 Councilwoman Rosie Castro along with her two sons, U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro, and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will be the Grand Marshall’s of the procession.
The Cesar Chavez March for Justice happens every year here in San Antonio. VIA, an integral part of our cities transportation, is offering FREE park and ride to and from the March. In a news release VIA stated: The organization’s annual march is co-sponsored by the City of San Antonio. This year’s theme is celebrating “Finding True Life through Service to Others.”
VIA Metropolitan Transit will provide complimentary Park & Ride Service to and from the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Participants can ride fare-free to the March from 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, March 25, from the Alamodome parking lots B and C. Return service will be offered until 2:30 p.m. from Old Bowie Street next to the Institute of Texan Cultures, Gate 4.
“It is inspiring to see how the César E. Chávez March for justice, a longtime San Antonio tradition has evolved and has been embraced by so many in our community, especially our youth. We strongly encourage our K–12 and college students to march alongside their friends, family, community, civic leaders, and elected officials. The March provides an opportunity to engage in civic participation and advocate for social and economic justice for our communities,” said César E. Chávez Legacy & Educational Foundation Chairman Ernest Martinez.
The March will be 2 miles long with water stations positioned along the March- namely at the half-way point (Flores and Cesar Chavez Blvd.). Portable restrooms along with hand washing stations will also be along the route. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes. Please prepare for warm weather. This event is pet friendly. Pets are to be on a leash.
Si Se Puede!
For more information about the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice visit ceclef.org.
