Thousands expected for march to support refugees in Glasgow
Thousands of people are expected to join the event through the city centre.
It has been organised by the Stand up to Racism campaign and backed by organisations including Scottish Refugee Council, Positive Action on Housing and STUC.
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A march will start at Barrowlands Park in the East End and follow Moir Street, London Road, Trongate, Glassford Street, Ingram Street, South Fredrick Street, George Square, St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, Renfield Street, Union Street, Argyle Street, Queen Street, Ingram Street, Candleriggs and end at The Old Fruit Market.
At the Old Fruitmarket, a rally will take place with speakers and music.
Around 2000 people are anticipated to join the march to coincide with World Refugee Day.
Refugee Festival Scotland urged people to take part and show solidarity with refuges in Glasgow and around the world.
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It said: 'Join us for a procession through Glasgow city centre in solidarity with people seeking safety, followed by a carnival hosted by Love Music Hate Racism in the Old Fruitmarket.
'Refugees are an integral part of our communities, workplaces and families. Join us to demand safe passage and support the 'Lift the Ban' campaign to grant asylum seekers the right to work.'
The march and rally is the culmination of the Refugee Festival Scotland, taking place this month, which has seen music, culture, art, education and sporting events in Glasgow and across the country.
Refugee Festival Scotland said: 'In these tough times, bringing people from different backgrounds together to build friendship, solidarity and a sense of shared community is more important than ever.
'By uniting against racist violence and calling out hostile UK government policies, we're showing that a better way is possible.
'Let's celebrate the music, dance, food, art, language and ideas that people bring with them when they settle in Scotland.'
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