On eve of America\u2019s 250th birthday, thousands from across Florida will embark on the We the People March for Freedom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The rally and march, scheduled for Friday, July 3rd, starting at 6:00 pm, will take place in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n
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(FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) July 2, 2026 \u2013 On the eve of America\u2019s 250th birthday, thousands of concerned Americans, from across the country, will embark on Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the We The People March for Freedom. Taking place in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, starting at 6 pm EST, a brief rally at Esplanade Park will feature a diverse array of national and local program participants, including American labor leader and activist, Dolores Huerta<\/a>, Haitian American activist Santra Denis<\/a>, Healthcare advocate Alecia Tramel-McIntyre<\/a>, Gen Z activist Maxx Fenning<\/a>, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) President\/CEO Michael Weinstein<\/a>.\u00a0 Immediately following the rally, attendees will march through the streets of downtown Fort Lauderdale, returning to the park to culminate the event with a powerful musical performance by award-winning gospel artist\u00a0Erica Campbell.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHAT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We the People Rally and March for Freedom<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHEN:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friday, July 3, 2026<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rally:\u00a0 6:00 pm EST\/March: 6:30 pm EST<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Note:\u00a0 March will culminate with a musical performance by Erica Campbell with <\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 an end time of 8:30 pm EST<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Event will begin at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Note:\u00a0 March will kick off at the park following the rally<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHO:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dolores Huerta, American labor rights activist<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Michael Weinstein, President\/CEO, AHF<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Santra Denis, Executive Director, The Miami Workers Center\/Founder, Avanse Ansanm<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alecia Tramel-McIntyre, Founder\/CEO, Positive People Network, Inc.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maxx Fenning, Founder & Executive Director, PRISM\/The Gen Z Change Maker<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Erica Campbell, Multi-Award winning gospel artist<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Representatives from over 50 organizations a part of the We The People Coalition<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thousands of attendees from across the country<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PROCESS FOR OBTAINING MEDIA CREDENTIALS:<\/p>\n Media interested in covering the event can pre-register by contacting Imara Canady via text\/call at 770-940-6555<\/p>\n Note: \u00a0(Please indicate media outlet\/name of journalist or videographer attending)<\/p>\n Day-Of: Media check-in will begin at 5:00 pm in front of the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Initially launched in 2023, the We The People coalition is a growing movement of organizations, advocates, and community members coming together to defend human rights and demand a more just future. \u00a0\u00a0Representing diverse communities from across Florida, current coalition members include:<\/p>\n Afro Pride \u201cAt a time in our nation when healthcare is being rationed, and rents are outpacing wages, teachers are working second jobs, and rural hospitals are closing, we must continue to stand up for what\u2019s right for all Americans. July 4, 2026, marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.\u00a0 The We the People March for Freedom is not just an event to celebrate this document or its declaration of independence, but the night before the fireworks, to remind America what and who it\u2019s for,\u201d stated Esteban Wood, AHF Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs and March for Freedom coordinator.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n To learn more about the We the People March for Freedom and become engaged in the movement, visit www.wtpmarch.org.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t I Am AHF – Miata Jambawai-Kaisamba: A Legacy of Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAQUA
\nAvanse Ansanm
\nBlack Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC)
\nBLINC
\nBroward House
\nDecrim 305
\nDolphin Democrats
\nDream Defenders
\nEquality Florida
\nFaith in Florida
\nFinancial Tea
\nFLIC (Florida Immigrant Coalition)
\nFlorida Coalition to Advance Racial Equity
\nFlorida Rising
\nFLUX
\nHIV Health Advocacy and Education
\nHIV Possible
\nHope Community Center
\nHope & Action Broward County
\nHot Spots Happening Out
\nHuman Rights Campaign
\nIMPULSE Group
\nIndivisible Wilton Manors
\nJoyful Resistance South Florida
\nLatinos in Florida Local Government
\nLatinosSalud
\nLeague of Women Voters Broward County
\nMiami Beach Community Health Center
\nNational Forum for Black Public Administrators \u2013 South Florida Chapter
\nNMAC
\nNo Reservations
\nOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. \u2013 Eta Nu & Zeta Nu Nu Chapters
\nPalm Beach County Human Rights Council
\nPositive People Network
\nPridelines
\nPRISM
\nSAVE
\nSocial Change
\nSOMOS Loud
\nSPARK
\nSunServe
\nThe Pride Center
\nThe Robin Foundation
\nTransinclusive Group
\nUJIMA
\nUnited Church of Christ \u2013 Fort Lauderdale
\nUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
\nUrban League of Broward County Young Professionals
\nWe Count!<\/p>\n