From the courthouse to the county square – thousands of people marched in Greenville today in support of a paid county holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It was called the Dignity Day March and organizers say it was designed to spread a message of equality. They chanted and they marched - all in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of equality. "Greenville County should join the nation. Fifty states recognize Dr. King's holiday, the Supreme Court Executive Order by the president and Greenville County should join the nation," says Rev. Jesse Jackson. Along with the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition - the Greenville branch of the NAACP and the Baptist Ministers Fellowship - put together the march. And although the MLK day controversy in the county brought them out here -- "I was surprised and shocked when I moved here to see that this was still an issue,” says Greenville County resident Mary Oliver. They also marched for issues like quality education for all children and livable wages for all workers. "I would like for people to understand that we are all in this world together and we should work together and learn to care for each other and support each other and quit trying to be so divisive," says David Green with PFLAG Greenville. Many who took part say this Dignity Day March was truly a day of dignity for all, no matter what color, sex, or religion. "Everybody needs to come together, all colors black, white, green and blue -just stick together,” says Diane Anderson of Greenville County. The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and other participants say they were impressed and proud of the turn out and they say the fight for a paid, permanent MLK Holiday will go on.