D.C. Action — 6/24/23

Columbus Circle (in front of Union Station) 
Start gathering at 11am
Rally begins at Noon
March Kickoff at 12:45 PM
Accessibility Meet Up ADA/Volunteer tent in Columbus Circle

Accessibility

Women’s March is committed to making this march accessible. We are also dedicated to our goal of making all participants feel welcome, safe, heard, thought of, and cared for. 

To make this possible, we have arranged an array of features we hope will satisfy the needs of many.

• An ADA section will be located directly in front of the stage at Columbus Circle
• All volunteers, marshalls, and members of the de-escalation team will be trained to provide general support for folks with disabilities. 
• American Sign Language interpretation will be provided on the stage
• The ADA/Volunteer tent will be located in Columbus Circle and will have masks, water, snacks, sunscreen, earplugs, and other support items available. 
• 2 ADA compatible porta-potties will be available in Columbus Circle

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to get to the march?

We will be gathering at Columbus Circle, right in front of Union Station. We encourage everyone to use the metro if possible. In addition to the metro, Union Station is a hub for the regional MARC trains and Amtrak, as well as local and regional buses. 

How do I use the Metro?

The Metro system in D.C. is relatively easy to use and connects to various regional transit systems. We recommend buying a D.C. Metro card in advance. Many people purchasing cards at once at the Metro machines can lead to long lines and delays. You can buy cards in advance here. The DC Metro now also allows you to use mobile payment options such as Apple Pay; you must download the app and load the fare beforehand.

Pro Tip: Bring good walking shoes and lots of patience. You can find more information about the DC area bus and metro options here.

Where can I park?

Parking is available in a paid lot at Union Station. You can find information about parking at Union Station here.

What should I bring?

• Small backpacks and bags are allowed. We recommend you fill them with water and snacks for the day. You can store larger bags at Union Station. 
• Comfortable shoes
• Mask & Hand sanitizer (we will have hand sanitizing stations)
• Portable phone Charger
• Your feminist spirit, your defiance to injustice, and your demands to protect our freedoms

What should I NOT bring?

• Any weapons, or anything that can be construed as a weapon, including pocket knives, multi-tools, mace, scissors, etc.
• Any illegal drugs (while marijuana is legal in D.C., the march will be on federal property and national park land, where marijuana is still illegal)
• Coat-hanger imagery: We do not want to accidentally reinforce the right-wing talking points that self-managed abortions are dangerous, scary and harmful.
• Handmaid’s Tale themed: The use of Handmaid’s Tale imagery to characterize the controlling of women’s reproduction has proliferated, primarily by white women across the country, since the show has gained popularity. This message continues to create more fragmentation, often around race and class, because it erases the fact that Black women, undocumented women, incarcerated women, poor women and disabled women have always had their reproduction freedom controlled in this country. This is not a dystopian past or future.