Women, men and children around the world joined together in marches today promoting women's rights.
Okanagan residents showed their support this morning by coming together at the Sails in downtown Kelowna.
Check out KelownaNow's video of the event below and keep scrolling for photos plus the full news story.
The large crowd listened and rallied behind multiple speakers from the First Nations, LGBTQ and Women's Rights groups stressing the importance of unity and inclusion.
Many signs promoting love and woman's rights could be seen in the crowd, all wearing pink in support of the Women's March movement.
Sister marches were held all over the world and cities across Canada including Vancouver and Victoria.
The event comes a day after the U.S. presidential inauguration and it's mission statement calls to "Stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families - recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country."
To see more photos from this empowering event head to our KelownaNow Events Facebook Page.
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