Hundreds of protesters gathered at Dallas City Hall on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the “Save Gaza Mega March,” marking the second anniversary of what organizers termed Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. The demonstration united with worldwide protests in 40 cities to show support for Gaza through Palestinian flag waving and signs that read “Fund Our Farmers, Not Genocide” and political caricatures.
Coalition of Organizations Mobilizes Community
The event brought together organizations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Dallas-Fort Worth, the Muslim American Society of Dallas, CODEPINK Dallas, Impact Action, and Voice of Palestine to demonstrate community-wide participation. The event took place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 1500 Marilla Street, according to promotional materials, which presented it as a part of the “International Day of Action Against Two Years of Genocide”.
Event speakers included representatives from the Muslim Democratic Caucus and a congressional candidate advocating for Palestinian rights, according to video footage from the demonstration. One speaker announced plans to introduce “a candidate who will be running for Congress for this coming primary in March” who is “willing to say it like it is” regarding Palestinian injustice.
Creative Activism Draws Attention
The event brought together organizations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Dallas-Fort Worth, the Muslim American Society of Dallas, CODEPINK Dallas, and Voice of Palestine to demonstrate community-wide participation.
The event took place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 1500 Marilla Street, according to promotional materials, which presented it as a part of the “International Day of Action Against Two Years of Genocide”.
Event speakers included representatives from the Muslim Democratic Caucus and a congressional candidate advocating for Palestinian rights, according to video footage from the demonstration. One speaker announced plans to introduce “a candidate who will be running for Congress for this coming primary in March” who is “willing to say it like it is” regarding Palestinian injustice.
“We sail till Palestine is free,” declared the activist who constructed the symbolic vessel, encouraging supporters to donate to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition”
Part of Global Day of Action
The Dallas demonstration coincided with international protests in cities such as San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston, Seattle, and international locations in Canada and Europe. The U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights organized these coordinated protests to demonstrate against what activists called “Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which includes the intentional denial of food to civilians and the restriction of vital humanitarian assistance”.
Activists highlighted that the federal government sent Israel at least $17.9 billion in military funding in 2024 alone, according to protest literature distributed during the demonstrations. The date served as a second anniversary of Hamas launching their October 7, 2023, assault, which killed 1,200 Israelis while taking 251 people hostage, thus starting the Israeli military operation.
Growing Movement Maintains Momentum
The demonstration brought together people from various age groups and social backgrounds who joined with their families, community leaders, and political activists. The Muslim Democratic Caucus stressed its 21 years of Texas organizing work as a key factor, according to the speakers.
The Dallas AFL-CIO Council endorsed the march as an extension of its ongoing community-based work for Palestinian solidarity. The organizers maintain their opposition to U.S. military aid for Israel and Palestinian self-governance because international protests continue and international diplomatic relations remain strained.
The peaceful demonstration concluded without incident, as protesters departed with renewed determination to achieve their goals through voting and continued community engagement.