Manhattan’s Protest March Rallies in Union Square

Union Square roared last night with Manhattan’s Protest March, shaking NYC’s spring on April 8. Activist Liam Carter led chants as 400 marched, a free rally for housing rights. It’s borough fire—pure Manhattan vibe, signs hot. A kid waved a flag; a pro mic’d a speech. ‘Manhattan fights—this is it,’ Carter says, hoisting banners. The square turned battleground.

The march’s fresh—April 8’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing streets by 6 p.m. Carter’s a Harlem organizer; last night’s crowd hit max—voices rang. A latecomer nabbed a sign; drums beat—NYC grit glowed. Speeches hit five—causes ruled. #NYCProtest trended; Bronx wants a chant.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a shopper, dodging crowds. A barricade tipped—fixed quick; spirit held. A rival’s pitching a Chelsea sit-in, splitting marchers. Still, 500 stayed—fists reigned. Union Square’s never rallied so bold.

Carter’s teasing a weekly run, maybe a vigil if spring bites. ‘NYC’s soul—this lifts it,’ he says, packing megaphones. The march’s a Manhattan win—grit meets fight. It’s a protest rush; catch the next. Bring signs—streets call.