Rallies have been taking place in West Hartford Center each week, but as part of ‘Free America Weekend,’ the crowd was larger than usual on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

‘Free America’ rally in West Hartford Center. July 5, 2025. Courtesy photo

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An estimated 200 people gathered for a “free America” rally at the Veterans Memorial in West Hartford Center on Saturday morning, July 5.

There was plenty of supportive horn honking from passing motorists, as those gathered waved signs and sang anthems such as “This Land is Your Land,” “If I Had a Hammer,” “We Shall Overcome,” and more.

‘Free America’ rally in West Hartford Center. July 5, 2025. Courtesy photo

Elly Vozzola, a West Hartford resident, professor emerita from the University of Saint Joseph, and regular rallier, shared photos of the “women in white” dressed in honor of the suffragettes who were among those gathered Saturday morning. “Can’t believe we’re still fighting for women’s rights,” she said in an email.

“‘Free America Weekend’ is a nationwide uprising – of joy, resistance, and community power. It is sponsored by the Women’s March,” said Vozzola. The West Hartford event was sponsored by R.O.A.R. (Rapid, Organized, Active Response).

‘Free America’ rally in West Hartford Center. July 5, 2025. Courtesy photo

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