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Photos: Memorial Day ‘Rally for a Dream’ in downtown Boston

The protest was organized by Mass 50501 and held Monday in City Hall Plaza and Liberty Mall at the Boston Common.

Hundreds of protesters marched from City Hall Plaza to the Boston Common Monday for the Memorial Day Rally for a Dream, organized by Mass 50501. The rally honored veterans and called on state and local legislators to fight for statewide protections for immigrants.

Read more about the rally here. Below, see some of the scenes from the holiday protest:

Mass 50501 representatives lead the way as protesters march from City Hall Plaza to the Boston Common.
Mass 50501 representatives lead the way as protesters march from City Hall Plaza to the Boston Common. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Bemis calls out chants as the protesters march to the Boston Common.
Kylie Bemis calls out chants as the protesters march to the Boston Common. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Protesters carry signs as they march down Tremont Street.
Protesters carry signs as they march down Tremont Street. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
A protester holds a sign that reads "I'm over all this sh!t."
A protester holds a sign that reads “I’m over all this sh!t.” – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Two protesters hold signs calling out Elon Musk and DOGE.
Two protesters hold signs calling out Elon Musk and DOGE. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
A protester holds a sign that reads "veterans against Trump."
A protester holds a sign that reads “veterans against Trump.” – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Protesters line the Liberty Mall steps during the rally.
Protesters line the Liberty Mall steps during the rally. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Two protesters hold signs calling to "defend democracy" in the colors of the Ukranian flag.
Two protesters hold signs calling to “defend democracy” in the colors of the Ukranian flag. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
A sign reads "hands off our democracy," referencing the "Hands Off!" protests earlier in the year.
A sign reads “hands off our democracy,” referencing the “Hands Off!” protests earlier in the year. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Protesters hold signs calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza.
Protesters hold signs calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
A protester holds a sign mocking JD Vance.
A protester holds a sign mocking JD Vance. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
A protester listens to a speech.
A protester listens to a speech. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
The crowd cheers on a speaker.
The crowd cheers on a speaker. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com

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