DemDaily: Inaugural Week Logistics & Links

January 16, 2017

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today we honor the great man; this week, in his spirit, we prepare to raise our voices.

"We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back." - Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr

An estimated 1 million people will descend on Washington this week for events and activism surrounding the January 18-21st Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies.

More than 200,000 of those people are expected to march on Saturday, while another 700,000 will be participating in 400 sister marches and protests in every state and six continents.

In the interim, some resources for those in the field - or on their way!

Events, Logistics & Resources

DemList is a Proud Partner of The Women's March on Washington

The WMW is a women-led movement bringing together people of all genders, ages, races, cultures, affiliations and backgrounds -- to stand together in solidarity on January 21st "for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families," and to send a message that "women's rights are human rights. We stand together, recognizing that defending the most marginalized among us is defending all of us."

When: January 21st, Saturday
Time: 10:00am - 1:15pm
Where: Washington, DC, near the US Capitol
Starting Point: Intersection of Independence Avenue & Third Street, SW

Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies/JCCIC

For your organizational info, on the DemList Calendar we included the rundown on the 9 formal Presidential Inaugural events -- as planned and executed by the non-partisan Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

 

Schedule & Blue Inaugural Calendar

The DemList Calendar provides a list of alternative happenings and information on the march, protests, forums and cool events.
Submit Events: Submit your events in DC, or in the states, to promote and inform to the public!

The Woman's National Democratic Club is serving as the Clubhouse for the March, organizers and activities. Check out their events, kicking off this Wednesday with a Congressional Welcome Reception including the Reverend Jesse Jackson and actress Fran Drescher!

Transportation
The Best Links!

Car Parking & Road Closings: WTOP Transportation
Plane, Train or Metro: Getting around
WMATA Trip Planner
Guide: Washington Post
Tip: Buy a Metro Card in advance to save time!
Bus Information & Registration
Walking Routes: See Secret Service Map
Disability Access: WMW DC Access

Security
DC Metropolitan Police: News Updates
Park Service: Inaugural Information
Security for the March
Know Your Rights (for protesting and demonstrating): ACLU Guidelines

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