Politics & Government

Philly to Rally in Support of France After Charlie Hebdo Attack

The gathering, in the wake of Wednesday's massacre in Paris, will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at Love Park.

There will be a rally Friday in Philadelphia to support France in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attack.

The gathering will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at Love Park.

The rally is a demonstration of support and solidarity for the people attacked and for the freedom of expression, Alliance Française de Philadelphie said on its website.

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On Wednesday, three gunman believed to be tied to al-Qaida attacked the office of the French satirical publication in Paris, killing 12.

(Photo: Crowds gather at the French embassy in support of France after the attack at Charlie Hebdo.)

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