Marches protesting gun violence took place around the world Saturday following a deadly shooting at a Florida high school that killed 17 people this past Valentines Day.
People stood in solidarity with protesters in Washington, D.C., through hundreds of respective marches across the United States. They were also joined by people marching in several Canadian cities as well as some overseas.
Signs were painted with pleas for gun control legislation to ensure safer schools, and performances were given by several celebrities, including Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus, as part of the event.
The international movement engulfing hundreds of thousands of people, dubbed “March for Our Lives,” has been called one of the largest youth protests since the Vietnam War era. The marches began with the pleas of the student who survived the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on Feb. 14, 2018.
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March for Our Lives Vancouver -
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Alberta students join U.S. students in March For Our Lives -
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Obama praises ‘courage and effort’ of youth involved in ‘March for Our Lives’ rallies -
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Protesters voice their anger over gun laws at March for Our Lives in Calgary -
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‘Enough is enough’: Yolanda Renee King has ‘a dream’ for better gun control -
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Pope calls for youth to keep shouting day after March for Our Lives rallies around the world -
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‘March for Our Lives’: Rally calls for stricter gun control -
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Vancouver March for Our Lives -
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Hundreds turn up at March for Our Lives rally in Vancouver -
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March for our lives: Jennifer Hudson performs powerful rendition of ‘The times they are a-changin’ -
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Grade 6 student Miguel fires up the crowd at March for Our Lives rally in Vancouver -
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March for Our Lives: Emma Gonzalez stands in silence for 6 minutes 20 seconds -
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Parkland, Florida students speak at ‘March for Our Lives’ rally, say ‘today is just the beginning’ -
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Thousands descend on Washington for ‘March for Our Lives’ protest against gun violence -
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Students, activists ready to march in Washington in ‘March for Our Lives’ demonstration against gun violence
In the wake of the tragedy, many of the survivors have gone on to advocate for gun control legislation.
Chanting “Vote them out!” and bearing signs reading “We Are the Change,” “No More Silence” and “Keep NRA Money Out of Politics,” hundreds of thousands of protesters packed Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House.
Below are some of the most memorable signs from the marches:
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