Jan

Women's March Charter Bus Round-trip Bellingham

by Whatcom County Democrats & Democratic Women

Event description

Description

Women's March in Seattle - Jan 21st, 2017 - Bus Boarding at the old Costco Parking Lot (4299 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226) at 07:30 AM.

On January 21st, 2017 we will join forces and unite for the Women's March on Seattle in solidarity with the National Women’s March on Washington D.C. We invite people of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations to participate in this amazing event.

The Whatcom County Democrats and Whatcom County Democratic Women are chartering a bus for the trip, so no worries about traffic or parking. Women throughout the country plan to stand up on this day and let #Mr. Minority President Elect hear our voices and see our power.

The early bird rate for the round-trip fare is $20 per person for all ticket purchases on/or before January 6th, 2017; on/or after January 7th the fare will increase to $25 per person/ round-trip per person.

PS: We never allow lack of money to get in the way of someone participating in one of our events, so please call me personally to discuss options. Thanks, Denise 360.325.1716 NOTE: Tickets are not refundable but are transferable to another person.

This is the most up-to-date information we have about the location and timing of the Seattle Women's March. They are still in talks with the city of Seattle to finalize the permits they won’t release the exact location until we have it confirmed.

Date: January 21, 2017

Time: 10 am – 4 pm (Does not include transportation time from/to Bellingham.)

Where: Downtown Seattle

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Schedule:
Marchers will begin descending on the starting location at 10 am. Organizations from all over Seattle will be there with information on how to volunteer and support their work. Marchers will be greeted by Peaceful Marchers and Connectors who will help them find the Organizations they want to march with. The Organizations will be organized around the perimeter of the starting location, with banners to identify them.

At 10:30 am, the program will begin. Program to be announced soon.

At 11:00 am, instructions will be given for starting the march. The first Organization will begin to leave the starting location, then the second, etc. until the entire March has left the starting location. Our vision for this march was inspired by the silent marches of the Civil Rights Movement. Marchers are encouraged to display signs with powerful slogans, quotes, and art, and to link arms as we move along the route.

At intervals along the route, soap-box Speakers will be located and will recite a poem, reach a speech, or share information about an organization.

Marchers are encouraged to chant and shout during the final couple blocks of the march, letting out all the energy, excitement, and passion that brought us together in the first place.

As we enter Seattle Center, there will be music to help lead Marchers on to their next call to action.

Accessibility:
The route will be accessible for those that are handicapped or special needs.

Marchers who are not interested in walking the entire route are also encouraged to join the march along marked entrance points and exit when needed.