The city gears up for the 29th Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice this Saturday, uniting the community in a walk that echoes the footsteps of the iconic civil rights leader and labor organizer. Slated to commence at 9 a.m. from Guadalupe and Brazos streets, adjacent to the Guadalupe Theater, the march honors the legacy of Chávez and continues the push for justice and equality.
Notable figures including the granddaughter of César E. Chávez, Teresa Delgado Chávez, and Local Grand Marshall Retired U.S.A.F. Colonel Gil Coronado, will lead participants through the streets of San Antonio. Coronado, known for his work in establishing Hispanic Heritage Month, will join the community in this peaceful display of solidarity and social consciousness, alongside morning speakers who will address the crowd at the event's starting point, according to the City of San Antonio official announcement.
For ease of access, VIA Metropolitan Transit is offering free Park & park-and-ride service from Our Lady of the Lake University, ensuring attendees can focus on the event's message rather than logistics. School buses will facilitate transport for students, culminating in a walk from Civic Park back to the United Way of San Antonio. Details about transportation and tentative program schedules are available for those planning to join the march.
Upon completing the two-mile journey, marchers will converge at Civic Park in Hemisfair for a celebration punctuated by music from Mariachi Las Campanas and DJ Joaquin Muerte, adding a festive atmosphere to the meaningful affair. Food trucks will also be on-site to provide sustenance for the participants. In line with Chávez's values of community action, the event encourages donations of canned food items as part of the "Yes We Can / ¡Si Se Puede! Campaign" to support the San Antonio Food Bank, with collection bins placed in prominent locations near the event, as noted in the City of San Antonio press release.
As the city prepares for this historic march, all are invited to don comfortable shoes, bring their pets, and join in the communal stride towards justice this Saturday. The enduring spirit of César E. Chávez lives on within each step taken down Guadalupe Street, and the continued call to action remains clear: the march towards justice is unending, but each year the community marches, they rekindle the flame Chávez once lit.
