The march events will include two sub-events – a march through the streets of Jerusalem in the morning and a festival in Sacher Park.
For participants in the colourful march, three walking routes of varying lengths are offered throughout the city. Visitors coming to take part in the march, along with city residents, are invited to choose between three routes with different levels of difficulty: 10 km, 8 km, and 5 km. As per tradition, a festive event is held every year in Sacher Park, including stages, live performances, a fair with stalls, and activities for children.
March Routes
Route A – For experienced walkers, about 10 km, starting between 7:00–9:00. Start from Rotem Lookout (Gilo neighbourhood) – Khirbet Arza – Nahal Kos – Refaim Valley Park – Railway Park – Almalich Park – Gazelle Valley – Nayot – Valley of the Cross – Sacher Park.
Route B – Intermediate level, about 8 km, starting between 7:30–9:30. Start from Refaim Valley Park and join up with the walkers of Route A.
Route C – Easy/family-friendly level, about 5 km, starting between 8:00–10:00. Start from Safra Square – Jaffa Gate – Zion Gate – Gan HaBonim – Yemin Moshe – President’s Residence – Rehavia – Valley of the Cross – Sacher Park.
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Free Festival for Children and Families in Sacher Park
Between 10:00 – 16:00
The festival will feature live shows, musical ensembles, dance performances, an inflatable park, stalls, acrobatics and circus acts, a magic show, children’s plays, and more.
Main performance: Avihu Medina and the Ethnix band.
Traffic and Parking Arrangements During the Jerusalem March
- Private cars may be parked at Teddy Stadium. Shuttles will run from the stadium to the starting points. Participants can also park at Binyanei HaUma (International Convention Center) and take shuttles from there to the starting points at Rotem Lookout and Refaim Valley Park only.
- Walkers starting from Safra Square are advised to park at the light rail car parks at Mount Herzl or Mount Scopus and take the light rail to Safra Square.
- Return shuttles to Teddy Stadium from Sacher Park (Ruppin Blvd.) will operate between 12:00–15:00.
- No return shuttle services will be provided from Sacher Park to the starting points.
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