By Kayla H. Le

The National Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and the Rally for Personhood gathered outside Planned Parenthood on Commonwealth Avenue before trekking toward Boston Common.

By A. Skye Schmiegelow

The Boston Clown March began at Agganis Arena, where it met the Men’s March as it passed.

By Grace E. Yoon

A man participating in the march holds a cross. Many participants wore religious garments and at times sang religious hymns.

By A. Skye Schmiegelow and Grace E. Yoon

A marching band accompanies the counter-protesters, playing over the Men’s March’s recitation of Hail Mary.

By A. Skye Schmiegelow

The march pauses in Kenmore Square, where police are seen pushing people back. An ambulance was seen arriving at the square, and police officers with face shields and sticks formed a wall between the groups to make a path through the crowd.

By A. Skye Schmiegelow

A counter-protester yells at a Men’s March protester who refutes her arguments. Throughout the march, there were multiple verbal confrontations between attendees and counter-protesters.

By Kayla H. Le and A. Skye Schmiegelow

The counter-protesters hold colorful signs in support of women’s reproductive rights.

By Grace E. Yoon

Two police officers stand as a poster with a stock image of a baby with the word “Life” is carried by.