The Gandhi Peace March has walked Liberty Avenue for 31 years, through the stretch of Richmond Hill that is the centre of Indo-Caribbean New York. Mandirs, schools and civic groups walk together, and the route runs past the roti shops and sari stores that make this one of the most distinctive commercial strips in the city. It is a quiet, unglamorous procession that tells you more about Queens than most things with a bigger crowd.
What to expect
A Sunday afternoon walk along Liberty Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard, with faith organisations, schools and community groups. Expect street closures along the route.
Good to know
- Route: Liberty Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill.
- Runs Sunday roughly noon to 4pm.
- The 31st annual edition.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Where does the Gandhi Peace March take place?
Along Liberty Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond Hill, Queens.
When does it run?
Sunday, October 4, from about noon to 4pm.
