On a brisk Saturday morning in San Antonio, the spirit of César E. Chávez was alive and well as hundreds of people gathered to pay homage to the late labor leader's enduring legacy. Participants set out on a 2.4-mile trek during the 28th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice, starting at the intersection of South Brazos and Guadalupe streets. According to FOX San Antonio, the march commenced at 10 a.m., a symbol not just of remembrance but of a continuing struggle for the rights of migrant farm workers.
Earlier in the day, activities began with speakers and a morning program at the Guadalupe Theater, as reported by Express News. The event, pet-friendly and steeped in community spirit, was co-sponsored by the City of San Antonio and ended with a celebration at Hemisfair Civic Park. Echoing through the event was a reminder that in 2014, President Barack Obama deemed March 31 as César Chávez Day—a federal commemorative holiday celebrating the civil rights leader.
But the march represented more than remembrance; it was a call to action. Attendees were encouraged to support the local food bank by participating in the "Yes We Can Food Drive". Volunteers collected canned goods at the kickoff point, offering a direct lifeline to residents wrestling with food shortages. This act of charity stitched together history with present challenges, ensuring Chávez's legacy was not just observed, but actively lived out through community support and solidarity.
Furthermore, marching for justice was made more accessible than ever, thanks to free Via bus services shuttling participants to and from the event. Buses ran from the Alamodome parking lots B and C to the march's start from 8 to 10 a.m., with return services operating until 2:30 p.m.
