The yearly Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice returns on Saturday, March 22. The two-mile trek will start at the intersection of Guadalupe + S. Brazos Streets and end at Hemisfair’s Civic Park.

We're here to remind San Antonians why we march with a crash course about this annual event, along with key info on how to participate + what to expect.

The backstory

San Antonio has marched in honor of Cesar E. Chavez since 1997. Chavez was a civil rights leader who fought for migrant farm workers’ rights, better working conditions, and higher pay.

In 1979, Cesar Chavez made a visit to San Antonio to meet with the Mexican American Unity Council to join the United Farm Workers and their call for a boycott of Chiquita Bananas due to low wages.

Farm worker support committee supporters in San Antonio circa 1988-1992. | Photo by UTSA Special Collections

Over the years, the march has gained momentum and in 2011 the San Antonio City Council voted to change the street name of Durango to Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.

What’s the message?

The Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice is a way for San Antonians to share a common voice regarding multiple causes important to Chavez, including:

Wage disparities
Healthcare access
Food Insecurity
Voting rights
Educational reform and graduation rates

See the full list.

Ready to join San Antonians in the Cesar Chavez March for Justice? | Photo by the City of San Antonio

Get involved

Ready to lace up your walking shoes? We rounded up key information to make your morning march easier.

Date: Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m.
Featured speakers: Grand Marshall and Retired U.S.A.F. Colonel Gil Coronado + Chávez Family Grand Marshall Teresa Delgado Chávez, the granddaughter of César E. Chávez.
Key tip: Marching starts at 10 a.m.
Starting point: The intersection of Guadalupe and S. Brazos Streets
End point: Civic Park, 210 S. Alamo St.
Length of march: 2 miles
Weather watch: The high is predicted to be in the high 80s.

Need assistance getting to the event? VIA Metropolitan Transit is offering free bus service from Our Lady of the Lake University, and returning passengers up until 2:30 p.m. to the college.