Rally In Essex County Brookdale Park Against Gun Violence

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A local advocacy group is planning to hold a rally for gun law reform in Essex County Brookdale Park from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 20.

According to Students Demand Action, the “day of action” at Brookdale Park will offer local residents the chance to “learn about gun violence in America and find out how you can get involved in the movement.”

The group will also be registering people to vote during the event, organizers said.

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Brookdale Park is located in Bloomfield and Montclair. Participants should enter the park through the Bellevue Street entrance located below the archery field, organizers said. (Learn more about the rally here)

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