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