Rochester People's March - 2026

Name: Rochester People's March - 2026
Start: 2026-01-17T11:45:00-05:00
Location: Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester

Schedule

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:45 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester | Rochester, NY

We invite you to join Rochester NOW and community organizations across our region for the 2026 Rochester People’s March, a powerful, feminist-led day of action in defense of our rights and our future.
In 2026, the people of Rochester will take to the streets—united, determined, and unapologetic. This march is a collective stand against healthcare cuts, attacks on reproductive freedom, and the erosion of civil and human rights. We march for LGBTQ+ liberation, immigrant justice, workers’ rights, and an education system that serves people—not profits. We oppose the criminalization of homelessness, call for the abolition of ICE, and stand in solidarity with Palestine in demanding an end to genocide and all forms of dehumanization.
This march is about survival, dignity, and transforming collective outrage into action. It is powered by people—not compromise—and grounded in solidarity.
Event Details
Rochester People’s March
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Assemble: 11:30 a.m.
March Begins: 11:45 a.m.
Starting Location: Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), corner of Goodman Street and University Avenue
Please gather on the sidewalk and park on the street or in nearby lots. Kindly avoid using MAG parking lots.
Route: University Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
End Location: Three Heads Brewing Company (family-friendly), 186 Atlantic Avenue
Following the march, participants are invited to join us at Three Heads Brewing for speakers, community vendors, refreshments, and networking. This will also be an opportunity to learn more about getting involved with Rochester NOW and other local organizations.
We encourage you to bring your signs, your voices, and your commitment as we join thousands of marchers nationwide in sending a clear message: our freedoms are not negotiable.
Sign up to participate:
https://action.womensmarch.com/events/people-s-march-2026-rochester-ny
Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BsSzRX1vN/
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
We hope to see you there as we stand together for justice, dignity, and our collective future.
In solidarity,
Rochester NOW
National Organization for Women