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Good Trouble Lives On! John Lewis Day of Recognition
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Mercer County, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
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Peaceful Rally & Motor/Votercade Honoring John Lewis Saturday, July 18, 2026 Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Representative John Lewis with a peaceful day of action celebrating civil rights, voting rights, and democracy. Participate One Way—or Both! OPTION 1 📣 Peaceful Street Rally Bring your signs and join us at: * Grove City: West Main St. at Memorial Park 10:00- 11:00AM * Mercer: Mercer County Courthouse 10:30- 11:30AM * Hermitage: Route 18 & East State St. (Please remain on the sidewalk.) 11:00AM- 12:00PM OPTION 2 🚗 Motor/Votercade Decorate your vehicle and help spread a joyful message in support of protecting the freedom to vote. Starting Location: 611 Highland St., Grove City, PA (across from the YMCA Early Education Center) Lineup: 10:00–10:20 a.m. Departs: 10:30 a.m. The motor/votercade will travel through Grove City, Mercer, and Hermitage. As it passes through each community rally, participants who wish to participate that gathered at those locations will join the procession, allowing the motorcade to grow along the route. The event will conclude at Veterans Square Park in Farrell with music, singing, and remarks from guest speakers until 1:00pm. Inspired by John Lewis “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” Together, let’s stand for voting rights, civil rights, and a democracy that serves everyone. Sponsored by: Mercer County Democratic Party • Democratic Women of Mercer County • Mercer County Young Democrats Important Note A core principle behind all Good Trouble Lives On events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
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