Thousands of supporters gathered in Belgrade on Wednesday to welcome student protesters who traveled from across Serbia for a final rally ahead of the weekend's snap parliamentary elections.
The gathering brought demonstrators and backers together in the capital as the student movement sought to raise its visibility before voters head to the polls.
Arriving students carried Serbian flags and burning torches as cheering crowds filled the streets, according to footage and reporting published by Euronews.
Festive Reception in the Capital
Supporters applauded the procession, creating a festive atmosphere as the demonstrators moved through the city.
The event featured singing, dancing and national flags, with participants expressing support for the student movement.
Some demonstrators carried signs reading "Students win!" , while others displayed symbols associated with the movement.
Images from the event also showed banners with political imagery, including a crossed-out portrait of a man resembling former president Aleksandar Vučić.
The footage documented the students' arrival and the public reception they received in the capital.
The students had traveled from different parts of Serbia to take part in the final mobilization before the parliamentary vote.
Thousands of people turned out to welcome them, waving flags and joining the celebrations as the procession entered Belgrade.
The rally was scheduled to take place in Belgrade before the weekend elections.
The student movement aimed to maintain a visible presence during the final days of the campaign, as voters prepared to decide the outcome of the snap parliamentary contest.
