“It’s a beautiful thing, it’s a beautiful thing. It shows that there is unity. We only have to get the political people to come together and see that there is unity. … I thank God for it, and I thank God that I’m here.”

Saturday’s March on Washington anniversary event wasn’t attended by people supporting just one cause. The signs showed that.

While the TV cameras may have been focused on the famous speakers at today’s March on Washington anniversary event, the crowd at the Realize the Dream March and Rally was a vibrant display of people from all walks of life.

The Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. John Lewis and many other leaders spokes at the March on Washington anniversary event.

DCist is at the Realize the Dream March and Rally and will be providing dispatches from the scene.