1965 Freedom Rally 60th Anniversary
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| Dates: | Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
| Hours: | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| Ages: | Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Community Action |
The year 2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ruth Batson, Alan Gartner, Reverend Virgil Wood and Dr. Ralph Abernathy.The rally took place on April 23, 1965, with over 20,000 people marching on Boston Common to protest racial inequities in housing and schools.
The march began at Carter Playground, at the corner of Columbus Ave., and ended at Boston Common where MLK called on Boston to “be the testing ground for the ideal of freedom.”
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.embraceboston.org/1965-freedom-rally-60th-anniversary
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02108 map
If you're interested in walking along the historic 1965 route from Carter Field to The Boston Common, contact [email protected] for a map to help guide your planning.
Boston Common is easily accessible by public transportation. We recommend taking the T to Park Street Station, which is just steps away from the 1965 Freedom Rally. If you plan to drive, please note that parking is limited, so consider carpooling or using rideshare services.
Information on free buses and vans: TBD
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