Editor's note: Following earlier unconfirmed reports that officials had canceled today's anniversary march across Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge due to crowd size, people have begun traversing the span, with thousands more queued up behind them. However, a pastor at the scene has suggested to NBC News that the number of people massed at the bridge may interfere with plans for special guests to participate.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Editor's note: Following earlier unconfirmed reports that officials had canceled today's anniversary march across Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge due to crowd size, people have begun traversing the span, with thousands more queued up behind them. However, a pastor at the scene has suggested to NBC News that the number of people massed at the bridge may interfere with plans for special guests to participate. - Tricia

Editor’s note: Following earlier unconfirmed reports that officials had canceled today’s anniversary march across Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge due to crowd size, people have begun traversing the span, with thousands more queued up behind them. However, a pastor at the scene has suggested to NBC News that the number of people massed at the bridge may interfere with plans for special guests to participate. – Tricia
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