Westwood In A Minute: Residents Join Women's Day Demonstrations in Boston, Tesla Protest in Dedham

By Claire Galkowski

Several Westwood residents took part in the Saturday, March 8th Woman's Day march in Boston, organized by a local activist through The Women's March.

Photo by Claire Galkowski. Demonstrators took part in the 2025 Women's Day march in Boston. The day is celebrated internationally every March 8th, to honor women's achievements and advocate for gender equality.

The event drew thousands, who gathered at the Boston Common in front of the State House to advocate for reproductive rights, immigrant and LGBTQ protection, to support Ukraine, and to protest against what they view as the wholesale dismantling of government institutions by unelected officials.

Photo by Claire Galkowski. In this photo captured by Westwood resident Claire Galkowski, demonstrators marched to Boston's state house on Women's Day, March 8, 2025, to defend women's rights and protest what some view as a fascist takeover of federal government.

The crowd, with activist honk band BABAM in front, marched through the Mall on Commonwealth Avenue to Hereford Street, then up Boylston Street. As it approached the Tesla dealership, a flash mob of about 60 dancers was just finishing a dance-protest.

Photo by Claire Galkowski. Thousands reportedly participated in demonstrations in Boston on Women's Day on March 8, 2025.

In Dedham, at the same time, other Westwood residents gathered in front of its Tesla dealership, which drew over 100 protesters in its third week.

Photo by Claire Galkowski. Demonstrators at the Women's Day march in Boston on March 8, 2025 carried signs with varying messages expressing not only women empowerment, but rejection of fascism, criticism of current political leadership, and advocacy for the environment.

Thanks to Claire Galkowski, Maria Costantini, Marilyn Bogue and Janice Wright for sharing their memorable moment with Westwood Minute. 

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