Thousands expected to join in Saturday’s People’s March in DC, what to know

WASHINGTON (7News) — A march starting in three places around downtown D.C. on Saturday will see thousands march for a variety of issues before joining together, culminating in a massive rally at the Lincoln Memorial.

On the final weekend before a new presidency begins, the People’s March will start at 11 a.m. in Northwest D.C. and combine on the National Mall. Many are expected to travel from outside of the DMV.

According to the event website, several national activist groups are urging their groups to mobilize. Meanwhile, organizers of the Women’s March are taking a key role in Saturday’s logistics.

Here’s what you need to know:

All three marches, beginning in Farragut Square, McPherson Square, and Franklin Park, will begin forming at 10 a.m. Each area will address different issues as they march toward the Lincoln Memorial.

• Those marching from Farragut Square (912 17th Street, NW) will focus on issues related to democracy, immigration, anti-militarism, and climate.
• Those marching from McPherson Square (901 15th Street, NW) will focus on issues for D.C. residents including concerns over the removal of Home Rule and a possible statehood.
• Those marching from Franklin Park (1332 I Street, NW) will focus on bodily autonomy, gender justice, and LGBTQIA issues.

All of the marches are expected to begin at 11 a.m. Each group is expected to converge at the Lincoln Memorial by 1 p.m., where a fair and rally will take place until 3 p.m., according to the event’s website.

“As Trump assumes the presidency in January, we are gathering to mobilize our collective power and stand against his efforts to roll back our rights and freedoms,” said Analilia Mejia, Co-Executive Director of Popular Democracy in Action, in a statement. “This is the first step in a long, renewed fight for a more perfect union, and we need you to show up, for each other and for ourselves. We need to make it clear in our numbers that we will resist MAGA’s extremism for as long as it exists. We hope to see you at the People’s March.”

Buses traveling from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maine, Ohio, and Rhode Island are expected to bring hundreds of protesters to D.C., according to the event’s website.

D.C. Police have not released any traffic closures related to this event.

Saturday’s events will be held several days before Donald Trump’s inauguration and nearly a week before the annual March for Life.