Greetings fellow activists!! Join our PEACEFUL RALLY & MOTOR-VOTERCADE!!!

 

We’re celebrating the life, spirit, and legacy of civil rights and voting rights activist Representative John Lewis!   We honor John Lewis by peacefully carrying on his work of civil disobedience against the current administration that is attacking our freedom to vote by trying to pass laws that would prevent millions of Americans from voting. Trump and his allies are weaponizing racist voter suppression tactics to silence the voices of those who demand civil rights and government accountability. We say NO! So join us in this peaceful NATIONWIDE rally in support of a government that serves ALL the people!

 

Locations: From Grove City to Mercer to Hermitage to Farrell, PA! Come stand with us in one of 2 ways: in the streets with your signs and voices and / or join our MOTOR/VOTERCADE honoring the life and works of John Lewis!

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When: Saturday, July 18, 2026. Motorcade will start at 10:30 - event until 1 pm-ish

 

How to Participate: You can participate in one – or - two ways!! #1 – Bring your signs and join one of the street rallies in any or all 3 communities listed above. - Or - #2 - Decorate your car and join our motor/votercade in any of the 3 communities.

 

3 Street Rally locations: #1 - Grove City, PA - on West Main Street in front of Memorial Park. #2 - Mercer PA – in front of the Mercer County Courthouse. Anyone is welcome to join the motorcade from this location. #3 - Hermitage, PA – at the corner of Route 18 and East State Street. NOTE: Please stay on the sidewalk. DO NOT go on the grass!! This action is considered trespassing on private property. Thank you!! Anyone is welcome to join the motorcade from this location. From Hermitage, we will caravan to Farrell, PA to conclude our event at Veterans Square Park, 712 Spearman Ave., Farrell, PA.

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Motor/votercade START location & lineup in Grove City, PA: 611 Highland Street, Grove City, PA 16127 – across from the YMCA Early Education Center / Day Camp. Arrive anytime from 10 am – 10:20 am. Motorcade leaves at 10:30 am. Motor/votercade Info: Find your carpool partners, invite friends and family, decorate your vehicle with joy and show support in protecting and expanding our constitutional right to vote.

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Sign theme ideas with John Lewis inspirations:

"Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." ~  John Lewis.

“You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way" ~  John Lewis.

 

Key themes in Lewis's messaging include:

* Action: Urging people to speak up and act against injustice.

* Perseverance: Viewing the struggle for justice as a long-term, generational effort.

* Voting: Describing the ballot as a sacred, powerful nonviolent tool.

* Love: Choosing love over the heavy burden of hate.

* Optimism: Advocating for hope during challenging times

 

Together, we will lift up our voices to insist on our civil and votering rights!!

See you Saturday, July 18!

 

This event is sponsored by: Mercer County (PA) Democrat Party (MCDP), Democrat Women of Mercer County (DWMC), Young Dems of Mercer County, PA (YDMP)

 

If you have questions, please contact the local team:

•          Hermitage: Rhonda Paglia – (rhondapaglia@gmail.com ) – 724-977-0847

•          Grove City: Katherine - (blueskytune@gmail.com)

•          Mercer: Lisa – lvallely77@hotmail.com

 

 

In solidarity,

 

Rhonda, Katherine, Lisa

 

 

PS - Please email one of the hosts if you plan to participate in the John Lewis Motor/votercade. We'd like an idea of how many will be joining the motor/votercade. We will be contacting the local police departments in all 4 communities to let them know of our event. Thank you!