Community members will have the chance to honor victims of violent crime and support survivors this week in downtown Bakersfield.The Kern County District Attorneys Office is holding its 2026 Victims Rights March on Thursday at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Victims Plaza outside the District Attorneys Office on Truxtun Avenue.The march is part of National Crime Victims Rights Week, which recognizes victims, survivors, and the organizations that help them seek justice.Due to the event, road closures are expected in the downtown area. Traffic will be impacted between 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Truxtun Avenue will be closed in both directions between Chester Avenue and N Street.Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during this time. The road is expected to reopen at 8 p.m.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube ...read more read less