As we approach the one year mark of the devastating August 4 explosion, here are all the protests that are planned in honor of the victims, and in demand of justice.
Tuesday, August 3rd: In front of the Ministry of Justice Time: 6:00 PM.
Across Lebanon Regions: Bcharre, Halba, Trablos Jounieh, Beirut, Hammana, Baakline, Saida, Sour, Nabatiyeh, Hasabya, Marje’un, Zahle, and Baalbek.
Time: 6:00 PM
Aley Square Vigil Time: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 4th: Student march from Universite Saint Joseph (USJ) towards the Beirut Port Time: 2:00 PM
Beirut Port March Time: 3:00 PM
Meeting Points:
– Sassine Square
– Beirut Fire Brigade, Karatina
– Saint George
5:00 PM: Arrival at the Lebanese Emigrant Statue, followed by a few words from the victim’s families.
6:07 PM: Moment of silence, followed by a march to the Lebanese Parliament.
If you still haven’t decided whether or not you wish to take part in the protests, check out
202+ Reasons To Protest On August 4th .