Thanks to Bruce Bloy, Paul and Sandra Michaud for photos provided to the Beat.
Numbers varied, but estimates showed anywhere from about 300 to 500 people braved the freezing and snowy weather Saturday to take part in the People's Procession. A variety of local groups, organizations and churches came together to demonstrate their message of peaceful solidarity and hope. The walk began at La Capilla, and gathering more people along the way, continued to Spring Street Park, where the marchers paused to listen to a blessing and sing together. They continued to Bullard Street, and on to Gough Park, where they heard speakers and singers.
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Gathering at La Capilla, with one of the action organizers, Jim McIntosh, at right, speaking. Photo by Bruce Bloy
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Gathering at La Capilla -?Photo by Bruce Bloy
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At La Capilla -?Photo by Sandra Michaud
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Photo by Bruce Bloy
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Photo by Bruce Bloy
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Beginning the march -?Photo by Bruce Bloy
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
On the move -?Photo by Bruce Bloy
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Moving down Spring Street -?Photo by Bruce Bloy
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Photo by Bruce Bloy
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Listening at Spring Street Park -?Photo by Paul Michaud
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One of the organizations participating in the march -?Photo by Bruce Bloy
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Photo by Paul Michaud
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
On Bullard Street with snow coming down -?Photo by Bruce Bloy
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Photo by Paul MIchaud
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Photo by Paul Michaud
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Photo by Paul Michaud
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Photo by Paul Michaud
The People's Procession in Silver City 012117
Marching into Gough Park Photo by Paul Michaud
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Packed into the shelter at Gough Park, listening to speakers and singers -? Photo by Bruce Bloy
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Sheltering at Gough Park -?Photo by Bruce Bloy