17-06-2025
Anti-racism rally and music event set for Glasgow this weekend
Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) have organised an 'Aye Welcome Refugees' march through the city centre on Saturday, June 21, followed by the free We All Belong Carnival in the Old Fruitmarket.
Attendees are expected to gather in Barrowland Park around 12pm before the march takes off, followed by a short rally ahead of the music event.
Around 2000 people are set to join, with SUTR organising bus transport from Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth and Aberdeen for those wishing to attend.
Whilst Glasgow City Council have not announced any formal roadblocks, Police Scotland are expected to implement rolling closures throughout the day.
Which roads will be affected?
The final route has not been confirmed, but the following streets are set to be affected:
Moir Street
London Road
Trongate
Glassford Street
Ingram Street
South Frederick Street
South George Square
St. Vincent Place
St. Vincent Street
Renfield Street
Union Street
Argyle Street
Queen Street
Candleriggs
Who is performing?
The family-friendly carnival, organised by Love Music Hate Racism Glasgow, will kick off after the march concludes. A number of stalls and activities, like henna tattooing, face painting, balloon artistry and puppeteering.
Several Scottish acts will perform, with the lineup featuring Iona Fyfe, Pilgrims Society, Mellow Party and Cabaret Against The Hate's Tom Harlow.
Why now?
Saturday's festivities have been organised to mark World Refugee Day, which falls on Friday June 20.
In a statement posted to social media, SUTR said: "Our movement fights our government's involvement in the wars that create refugees.
"We also stand in solidarity with refugees trying to rebuild their lives while being scapegoated and demonised by the very same politicians.'
The focus of World Refugee Day 2025 is solidarity with refugees, with the UNHRC stressing the importance of honouring refugees 'not just with words but with actions'.
Who has endorsed it?
A number of trade unions and charity organisations have endorsed Saturday's events. RMT, Glasgow Trades Council and West Lothian Trades Council are among the unions who have voiced their support.
Charities such as Refuweegee and Stop The War Scotland have also expressed support.
