City says organizers agree to move August 30th Christian rally off Capitol Hill to Gas Works Park UPDATE Jesus March will still circle Cal Anderson

Seattle officials confirmed that the August 30th fundamentalist Christian rally will be relocated from Cal Anderson Park to Gas Works Park. Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth stated that the city cannot deny permits based on speech content, emphasizing their commitment to First Amendment rights. The mayor expressed appreciation for the rally organizers’ willingness to adjust the location, which aims to address concerns from the LGBTQ+ community. While this decision alleviates some immediate worries, it may only shift the controversy to a different venue. The rally, organized by anti-LGBTQ activist Sean Feucht, is part of a series of events, including a planned "Jesus March" that will circle through Capitol Hill.

This march will start at the north end of Cal Anderson Park and traverse several streets in the area. The ongoing dialogue highlights the challenges of balancing free expression with community safety in a city with a rich LGBTQ+ history. As the situation develops, local leaders must navigate these complex dynamics.