THOUSANDS of people from across Wales are expected to gather for YesCymru’s first ever March for Independence in mid Wales.
The event in Aberystwyth on Saturday, September 26 will be the 11th march organised by YesCymru and AUOBCymru, following previous demonstrations in Cardiff, Caernarfon, Merthyr Tydfil, Wrexham, Swansea, Bangor, Carmarthen, Barry and Rhyl.
Since 2019, the marches have drawn tens of thousands from across the country in support of Welsh independence.
Local organiser Sion Jobbins of YesCymru Aberystwyth said: “Aberystwyth has a special place in the history of the Welsh national movement, so it’s fitting that YesCymru’s first ever March for Independence in mid Wales will be held here.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors from across Wales for a positive, colourful and fun-filled march for independence, which we hope will also provide a welcome boost for local businesses.
“Keep 26 September free, spread the word, and join us in Aberystwyth. Full details, including the meeting point, route, speakers and performers, will be announced soon at www.yes.cymru/aber.”
Aberystwyth holds historic significance for the Welsh language movement as in 1963, Cymdeithas yr Iaith staged its first major protest on Pont Trefechan in the town, helping to spark a campaign that secured new rights for the Welsh language.
The march will also be the first since the May 2026 Senedd election, after which 47% of Members of the Senedd now support Welsh independence – the highest proportion in the devolved parliament's history.
Hedd Gwynfor, of AUOBCymru, said: “It is great that nearly half of all Senedd members now support independence, but there is still much more work to do.
“Political change does not happen by itself, and it cannot be left to politicians alone. We must ensure that independence remains firmly at the top of the political agenda and keep building the campaign in communities across Wales.
“This march is an opportunity for people from across Wales and from all backgrounds to come together in Aberystwyth and show that the demand for real change, and for a better future for our country, is stronger than ever.”
