Menu

Preston for Palestine march and rally postponed due to severe weather warning

Posted on - 19th January, 2024 - 7:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Flag Market, Preston City Centre, Preston News
Crowds on the Flag Market for the solidarity march Pic: Michael Lavalette
The last Preston for Palestine event attracted 3,000 people Pic: Michael Lavalette

A planned Preston for Palestine march and rally has been postponed due to a severe weather warning.

The event had been arranged for Sunday (21 January), but will now take place on Sunday 28 January from 1.30pm.

A spokesperson for organisers, Children of the Ghetto, said: “We have decided, on the grounds of safety and the predicted extreme weather to postpone until next Sunday.”

Read more: Amber weather warning set for Preston with Storm Isha to bring disruption

The event, which will start at the Flag Market, will call for a ceasefire and freedom for Palestine, plus an end to the bombing in Yemen.

It’s understood the route will mirror that of previous marches, taking in Birley Street, Earl Street, Lancaster Road, Lune Street, Friargate and Fishergate.

The last Preston for Palestine event in October attracted 3,000 and organisers are hopeful that this protest will be even larger.

Read more: Preston for Palestine solidarity march sees 3,000 people take to city streets

The rally is expected to finish at 3.30pm.

Subscribe: You can now opt-in to receive Blog Preston news updates through WhatsApp.

Read moreSee the latest Preston news and headlines

Share
Preston in pictures Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 7 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 6 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 8 East Cliff 241109Sentinel Shunter Ribble Rail Sentinel 33027 Jim MartinThe Old Taxi Rank, Preston Bus StationPreston Market at night. View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails