On eve of America’s 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.
(FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) July 2, 2026 – 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 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, 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: 6:00 pm EST/March: 6:30 pm EST
Note: March will culminate with a musical performance by Erica Campbell with
an end time of 8:30 pm 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 a part of the We The People Coalition
Thousands of attendees from across the country
PROCESS FOR OBTAINING MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
- 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 5:00 pm in 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 declaration of 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 www.wtpmarch.org.
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