To take part in the People’s Climate March in New York City this year was an experience like none other. To walk from 66th street to 34th street with a group of people all standing up for the same cause as you was inspiring. People carried signs with messages such as “there is no planet B” and chanted “Hey hey ho ho, these fossil fuels have got to go!” The experience united an enormous group of strangers for a great cause and was getting attention from all over. With the massive crowds all marching together, you could see people from age three to seventy-three. Some brought drums and performed impromptu songs, others simply clapped along, but everyone was there for a reason. There was a moment about halfway through where the entire parade held hands and just stood in silence. This was held for a full minute until a chorus of joyful screams ripped from the back of the parade to the front causing an outbreak of cheers and glee from everyone involved. It was an inspirational moment and there was a palpable energy throughout. Cameramen taped from the sides of the streets and even helicopters with cameras flew over the crowd. Many other major cities came up on the big screen having their own climate marches around the world. Some people had constructed floats, kites, and various displays of nature while others had painted their faces and clothes with messages to convey climate change.
Not only does the climate march bring people together, it helps to raise global awareness for global warming and other issues. This can help to inspire people to do more good for our planet and to motivate others to research on how to stay green. These marches are also used to get political attention to stop the use of fossil fuels and to end fracking. I would advise anyone considering to attend next year because it is an indescribable experience and a beautiful connector of people. Overall, the People’s Climate March does a lot of good for our environment and for the people of New York.