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March for Our Lives 2018

Gallery: Syracuse students protest gun violence at March for Our Lives rally

By Dan Lyon, Max Freund, Molly Gibbs The Daily Orange

UPDATED: March 25, 2018 at 8:54 p.m.

Hundreds of Syracuse residents filled city streets in the downtown area on Saturday afternoon as part of the national March for Our Lives movement against gun violence. Hundreds of thousands of people packed together in Washington, D.C. for the movement’s central protest.

The event was spurred by a deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 people dead in mid-February.

CORRECTION: In a previous version of this post, the number of people killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was misstated. Seventeen people were killed. The Daily Orange regrets this error.

Protesters young and old participated in the March for Our Lives event in downtown Syracuse on Saturday.
Protesters young and old participated in the March for Our Lives event in downtown Syracuse on Saturday. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Juliette Clark holds the sign she made in the Syracuse March for Our Lives.
Juliette Clark holds the sign she made in the Syracuse March for Our Lives. Molly Gibbs | Assistant Photo Editor
Protesters finished the march by gathering in Clinton Square to listen to speakers on Saturday.
Protesters finished the march by gathering in Clinton Square to listen to speakers on Saturday. Molly Gibbs | Assistant Photo Editor
Protesters gather in front of speakers at Clinton Square.
Protesters gather in front of speakers at Clinton Square. Molly Gibbs | Assistant Photo Editor
Protesters gathered in Clinton Square to listen to speeches about gun reform and change.
Protesters gathered in Clinton Square to listen to speeches about gun reform and change. Molly Gibbs | Assistant Photo Editor
Jamesville-Dewitt sophomore Will Guisbond addresses the crowd at the Syracuse March For Our Lives.
Jamesville-Dewitt sophomore Will Guisbond addresses the crowd at the Syracuse March For Our Lives. Dan Lyon | Staff Photographer
Many different groups participated in the March For Our Lives in Syracuse, including different churches and student organizations.
Many different groups participated in the March For Our Lives in Syracuse, including different churches and student organizations. Dan Lyon | Staff Photographer
The event culminated with speeches given by student-organizers in the courtyard of the Federal Building on E Washington Street.
The event culminated with speeches given by student-organizers in the courtyard of the Federal Building on E Washington Street. Dan Lyon | Staff Photographer
Attendance for the March For Our Lives was in the thousands, the procession led by local students who organized the event.
Attendance for the March For Our Lives was in the thousands, the procession led by local students who organized the event. Dan Lyon | Staff Photographer
Local residents Bobbi Gowan and Amy Pento came to show their support during the Syracuse rally.
Local residents Bobbi Gowan and Amy Pento came to show their support during the Syracuse rally. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the federal building.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the federal building. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Several protesters led chants as part of the rally.
Several protesters led chants as part of the rally. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
A protester dressed up as President Donald Trump during the march.
A protester dressed up as President Donald Trump during the march. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Many protesters said they believe that there is no place for guns in schools.
Many protesters said they believe that there is no place for guns in schools. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Hundreds of rally attendees marched by Syracuse City Hall on Saturday.
Hundreds of rally attendees marched by Syracuse City Hall on Saturday. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
Shirts were handed out for the event.
Shirts were handed out for the event. Max Freund | Staff Photographer
The Clinton Square section of the event took place after noon.
The Clinton Square section of the event took place after noon. Molly Gibbs | Assistant Photo Editor
Published on March 24, 2018 at 4:12 pm

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