Celebrating The Life of Cesar Chavez In Yakima

Community members, local leaders and social justice advocates will gather on Saturday, March 23 at 11 am at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Yakima to celebrate the life of Cesar Chavez. At noon, participants will march from St. Paul’s to The Seasons Performance Hall at 101 N. Naches Avenue.  Chavez was a leader in the fight for farm worker’s rights, founding the United Farm Workers of America. Chavez passed away in 1993, but his work continues to improve the lives of migrant workers right here in the Yakima Valley. Carlos Olivares, CEO of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, marched alongside Chavez when he came to Yakima.

 A celebration will follow from 1 to 3 pm.

Who: Community members, local leaders and social justice advocates

What: Cesar Chavez Peace March

Why: Honoring the birthday of Cesar Chavez

When: Saturday, March 23, 2013

Where: Yakima

11 am -St. Paul’s Cathedral, 102 S. 12th Ave, Yakima

12 pm -March to The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave, Yakima

1-3 pm -Festivities at The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave, Yakima