A person takes a photo of the march over the Edmund Pettus bridge during the 60th anniversary of the march to ensure that African Americans could exercise their constitutional right to vote, Sunday, March 9,

Hundreds marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge honoring 60 years since Bloody Sunday. Activists say the fight for voting rights continues, urging civic engagement.

Thousands gathered at the foot of the Edmund Pettus bridge to celebrate and memorialize Civil Rights leaders who Marched in the Selma to Montgomery March in 1965.

Thousands of people honored the men and women who march 60 years ago by crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Sunday.

However, that didn’t stop a gang of Alabama State Troopers from assembling on the far side of the Edmund Pettus Bridge where they would tear-gas and violently attack the marchers with the batons. Iconic,

In honor of all the sacrifices made on behalf of civil rights foot soldiers 60 years ago, the following 60 events are scheduled this March in Selma and Montgomery by Salute Selma, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee and the city of Montgomery. While many are free, some come with a fee or admission price. Events may be subject to change.