60th Anniversary Event
Bloody Sunday Commemoration
Join Foot Soldiers Park and the Selma community this March as we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches and ignite a new era of progress for our city.
March 8th Event Schedule
60th Bloody Sunday Commemoration Festival
Celebrate Selma’s legacy at our Foot Soldiers Park program and festival – featuring activists who marched on the frontlines in 1965. We’ll also share our plans for our organization and for building a brighter future for Selma.
Plus join in the fun and family-friendly activities – including live performances by Asher HaVon, the winner of “The Voice”, Blues artist Uncle Daddy and the dynamic Clutch band, African drum dancers, games, prizes, a car show, food trucks and much more!
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 12:00pm-4:00pm, CT
- Location: Foot Soldiers Park future location, 1705 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL
12:00pm-1:00pm
Opening Entertainment
The Clutch Band performs
Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz, Motown, gospel, R&B, and pop from Clutch
1:00pm-2:00pm
Formal Program
Foot Soldiers Park Vision & Update and Honorees & Recognition
Join us as we recognize some of the original foot soldiers and the next generation of activists.
2:00pm-4:00pm
Live Entertainment
- 2:00pm: Asher HaVon, winner of “The Voice”
- 2:50pm: Blues artist Uncle Daddy
- 3:35pm: DJ Double J
12:00pm-4:00pm
Legacy of Liberation Car Fest
Join us for a parade of classic cars from the 1960s and more! From street rods and customs, to classics and restored vehicles like Chevrolet Chevelle and Camaro, and Cadillac De Ville – come see them roar!
The next 60
It’s time to march for
self-determination & liberty
This 60th anniversary, it is vitally important to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us and celebrate their courage and resilience. But it is also urgent that we move beyond remembrance and translate those sacrifices into concrete strategies to equip individuals and our communities in Selma to build a better future for themselves and for generations to come.
At Foot Soldiers Park, we’re united by a clear purpose – to fuel the civil rights movement of the past, present and future as a means to achieve racial justice, economic prosperity and liberty for all. We’re on a mission to preserve and memorialize the pivotal role that Selma played in the Civil Rights Movement, bring economic revitalization to the community and prepare the next generation of activists to continue the fight against racial injustice and voter suppression.
Show your support
Become an event sponsor!
Support our community and commemorative program, festival, panel discussion and fun activities for the youngest members of the community through an event sponsorship.
Contact Kimberly Smitherman to explore latest sponsorship opportunities at (334) 412-6604 or kimberly@footsoldierspark.org