Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice

Join UMAST for the 28th annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice, as thousands march together in unity to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. The march will start at the intersection of Guadalupe and Brazos near the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. There is also VIA Bus service for free to pick participants to and from the parade.

Important info:

• The march is 2 miles long.
• Water Stations will be available at the 1/2 way point at Flores and Cesar Chavez Blvd. (in front of the HEB). Water provided by VIA Cares Volunteer Team.
• Portable restrooms and hand washing stations will be available at the start and end of the route.
• Wear comfortable tennis shoes and prepare for hot weather.
• Our event is a pet friendly event.

Schedule of Events

• 9:00 AM (Morning Stage): Morning Program and Speakers at the Intersection of Guadalupe and Brazos next to Guadalupe Theater (1301 Guadalupe St)
• • Look for our group holding a large white poster with the UMAST logo on it
• 10:00 AM: March steps off for Hemisfair Civic Park
• 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM: Celebration at Hemisfair with Music - Food Trucks On Site – Special Guest Speakers

Parade Route:

VIA Bus Route

VIA Metropolitan Transit will provide complimentary Park & Ride Service to the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice and ride service back to the Alamo Dome to Lots B & C

March event participants can ride fare-free to the March from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. from the ALAMODOME Parking Lots B & C. Return Service will be offered until 2:30 pm from Old Bowie Street next to the Institute of Texan Cultures, Gate 4.

We encourage you to car pool and utilize the free VIA transportation from the Alamodome, as street closures by SAPD begin at 8 a.m. for Guadalupe St. If you do arrive after 8 a.m. you many only enter the Lanier HS perimeter from the north.

For more information, visit  https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/CE/Special-Events/Cesar-Chavez/Events/March