On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, thousands from across Florida will embark on Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the We the People March for Freedom. The rally and march, scheduled for Friday, July 3rd starting at 6:00pm, will take place in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
On the eve of America’s 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 6pm 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, Haitian American activist Santra Denis, Healthcare advocate Alecia Tramel-McIntyre, Gen Z activist Maxx Fenning and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) President/CEO Michael Weinstein. 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, Erica Campbell.
WHAT: |
We the People Rally and March for Freedom |
WHEN: |
Friday, July 3, 2026 Rally: 6:00pm EST/March: 6:30pm EST Note: March will culminate with a musical performance by Erica Campbell with an end time of 8:30pm EST |
| WHERE | Event will begin at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Note: March will kick-off at the park following the rally |
WHO: |
Dolores Huerta, American labor rights activist Michael Weinstein, President/CEO, AHF Santra Denis, Executive Director, The Miami Workers Center/ Founder, Avanse Ansanm Alecia Tramel-McIntyre, Founder/CEO, Positive People Network, Inc. Maxx Fenning, Founder & Executive Director, PRISM/The Gen Z Change Maker Erica Campbell, Multi-Award winning gospel artist Representatives from over 50 organizations apart of the We The People Coalition Thousands of attendees from across the country |
PROCESS FOR OBTAINING MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
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Media interested in covering the event, can pre-register, by contacting Imara Canady via text/call at 770-940-6555
Note: (Please indicate media outlet/name of journalist or videographer attending) - Day-Of: Media check-in will begin at 5:00pm in the front of the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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. Representing diverse communities from across Florida, current coalition members include:
- Afro Pride
- AQUA
- Avanse Ansanm
- Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC)
- BLINC
- Broward House
- Decrim 305
- Dolphin Democrats
- Dream Defenders
- Equality Florida
- Faith in Florida
- Financial Tea
- FLIC (Florida Immigrant Coalition)
- Florida Coalition to Advance Racial Equity
- Florida Rising
- FLUX
- HIV Health Advocacy and Education
- HIV Possible
- Hope Community Center
- Hope & Action Broward County
- Hot Spots Happening Out
- Human Rights Campaign
- IMPULSE Group
- Indivisible Wilton Manors
- Joyful Resistance South Florida
- Latinos in Florida Local Government
- LatinosSalud
- League of Women Voters Broward County
- Miami Beach Community Health Center
- National Forum for Black Public Administrators – South Florida Chapter
- NMAC
- No Reservations
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Nu & Zeta Nu Nu Chapters
- Palm Beach County Human Rights Council
- Positive People Network
- Pridelines
- PRISM
- SAVE
- Social Change
- SOMOS Loud
- SPARK
- SunServe
- The Pride Center
- The Robin Foundation
- Transinclusive Group
- UJIMA
- United Church of Christ – Fort Lauderdale
- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
- Urban League of Broward County Young Professionals
- We Count!
“At 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’s right for all Americans. July 4, 2026 marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. The We the People March for Freedom is not just an event to celebrate this document or its declaring independence, but, the night before the fireworks, to remind America what and who it’s for,” stated Esteban Wood, AHF Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs and March for Freedom coordinator.
To learn more about the We the People March for Freedom and become engaged in the movement, visit wtpmarch.org.
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Contacts
W. Imara Canady, National Director, Community Engagement & Communications, AHF
Cell: 770-940-6555/Email: imara.canady@ahf.org
