Hundreds Expected At West Chester's March For Our Lives

WEST CHESTER, PA — Students across the West Chester area are organizing a March for Our Lives this weekend in the borough.

The March for Our Lives is a a student-led, peaceful demonstration, and will be held Saturday, March 24. The goal, according to organizers, is "to unite our community to reduce gun violence and to center student voices for safety in our schools and communities."

Marchers will meet at the Chester County Courthouse at 2 N. High Street. Attendees are asked to RSVP. More than 500 marchers have already RSVP'd to the Facebook event.

The symbolic march is in solidarity with a march by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida and aims to push for common sense gun laws and policies.

If you are interested in volunteering, fill out this form here.

For parking, organizers recommend the three parking garages located at 220 W. Market Street, 14 E. Chestnut Street, and 20 S. High Street. There is also some street parking available, and Uber and Lyft are recommended options.

Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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