Energized by the possibility of immigration reform, thousands of demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles Wednesday taking part in May Day rallies aimed at pressing Congress to enact legislation ending deportations.

A massive rally organized by about 20 community groups began around midday at Olympic Boulevard and Broadway, then ended up three hours later at La Placita Olvera on North Main Street. A second march took place along largely the same route a few hours later.

Leila Fowler’s oldest brother says he isn’t ready to say goodbye.

“I’m not saying goodbye to Leila. I’m saying ‘See you later.’ There are no goodbyes,” Justin Fowler said Tuesday night.

Justin was part of a crowd of hundreds who gathered to remember Leila at an emotional candlelight vigil for the slain Northern California girl.

The 8-year-old girl, known for her bubbly personality, was stabbed to death at her home over the weekend.