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The Inaugural Alabama March for Progress, a free and nonpartisan event aimed at advancing positive change across the state, is set to take place on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Montgomery. Organizers say the event will bring together nonprofits, advocates, and individuals from across Alabama to raise awareness of critical issues and support the organizations working to address them.
The march will coincide with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, which is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Participants are encouraged to attend both events as part of a larger push for civic engagement and social progress.
“Make the short day trip to Montgomery; we’ll see you there!” organizers said in a statement.
The Alabama March for Progress is spearheaded by a coalition of grassroots advocates representing a wide range of causes, including social justice, racial equity, environmental protection, healthcare access, education reform, disability rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and criminal justice reform. The goal, organizers say, is to shine a spotlight on the challenges facing Alabamians while celebrating those working to overcome them.
“It has been truly incredible to work alongside this amazing team of organizers to unite for change in our state,” said Delaney Seales, a founding organizer of the march. “Together, we’re tackling Alabama’s most urgent issues and sending a clear message to our leaders: It’s time for action. Our state, like so many others, is bursting with untapped potential. We can be better, and we must be better — not just for ourselves, but for future generations.”
Seales called on Alabamians to join the march and become more engaged in their communities.
“Let’s turn words into action. Join us this Sunday at 12 p.m. at the State Capitol in Montgomery and be a part of this powerful movement,” she said. “Contact your local officials, get involved in your community, and make your voice heard in every election. Change doesn’t happen by waiting — it happens when we demand it. Let’s make it happen, together.”
The event promises to be both lively and educational, with organizers planning a lineup of dynamic speakers, live music, food trucks, and interactive activities. Featured speakers include Shante Wolfe of Alabama Equality and Allison Montgomery of the Alabama Trans Rights Action Coalition, among others.
A wide range of organizations will also set up vendor tents to engage with attendees, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity, Read Freely Alabama, Project Hope, Montgomery Pride United, the Action Coalition for Transit in Alabama, and the Alabama Coalition of Immigrant Justice.
Local food trucks, including WhoHungry? and Metro Eatery’s Fork in the Road, will be on hand to provide refreshments.
The Alabama March for Progress will be held at 600 Dexter Avenue in Montgomery, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. Organizers encourage attendees to use this opportunity to connect with local advocacy groups and commit to ongoing civic engagement.
“Change doesn’t happen by waiting — it happens when we demand it,” Seales said. “Let’s make it happen, together.”
