All Races, All Religions Represented at Dallas Mega March 2017

A diverse crowd marched through Downtown Dallas for the 2017 Mega March Sunday afternoon — all races and religions appeared to be represented.

For three North Garland High School students who attended, the march was a chance to show their support.

“It doesn’t matter what age you are,” 14-year-old Leena Siraj said. “You believe in what you believe in and if you believe in something, show it, support it.”

Fazila Luqman came from Flower Mound. She wore a hijab covering her hair and carried a sign that read, “Rise Up.”

“We all want peace and unity amongst ourselves and it’s why we’re here,” she said.

Many parents also brought their children to teach them about diversity, inclusion, and equality. Derek Morgan carried his tired 2-year-old son sleeping on his shoulder most of the march, but said he wanted to impose a message even at that young age.

“That this is the way America is supposed to be,” Morgan said.

The march began at the Dallas Catholic cathedral and ended nearly 1½ miles later with a rally at Dallas City Hall where speakers were to include Martin Luther King III.

The event also has drawn some entertainers and several predominantly Democratic local officials and state lawmakers.

Dallas teacher Esseiny Alanis, a Mexican immigrant, stood with two fourth-grade students during the rally.

"Every child deserves a right to go to school without fear of losing a parent," Alanis told The Dallas Morning News, referring to the threat of deportation.

A small number of Trump supporters gathered nearby.

Police said there were no arrests.