SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state. The rally and march will begin at noon, following a pre-rally concert at 11 a.m.

This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Melissa Ohden, a survivor of abortion and the founder of the Abortion Survivors Network.

In addition to Ohden, several other influential advocates will speak, including Lila Rose, founder of Live Action; Jonathan Keller from the California Family Council; Dr. John Jackson of William Jessup University; Jackie Turner from Acres of Hope; and John Gerardi of Right to Life of Central California. The rally will also hear from Kathleen Jones of Life Choice Pregnancy Centers and Hannah Gautsch from March for Life.

The March for Life, first held in Washington, D.C., in 1974 as a response to the Roe v. Wade decision, has since grown into the largest pro-life event in the world.

“We march because we envision a future world where the beauty and dignity of every human life are valued and protected. We promote the beauty and dignity of every human life by working to end abortion - uniting, educating, and mobilizing pro-life people in the public square,” according to the event’s website.

Alongside the rally and march, several auxiliary events will take place. A prayer breakfast for pastors, hosted by the California Family Council, will begin at 8:30 a.m. March 31. Participants are also invited to join Love Life’s prayer walk at 11 a.m. to Planned Parenthood, located near the Capitol. Additionally, a prayer and worship rally will occur at the West Steps of the Capitol at 11 a.m.

The California March for Life is open to all and encourages attendees to bring creative, pro-life signs. While registration is not required for the rally or march, organizers recommend registering to stay updated on event details.

To register and learn more, visit marchforlife.org/california.