The march is set to begin at 6 p.m. outside the Chinese consulate general's offices at 240 St. George St. and continue to Queen's Park for a candlelight vigil.

While the Burmese regime appears unconcerned about public opinion, news of vigils, which are being held around the world, will bolster the Burmese people, organizers say.

"I think it gets back into the country and gives them some hope," said Toronto lawyer Paul Copeland, long-time advocate for democracy in Burma.