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46th Annual March for Life
Friday, January 18, 2019
Where
National Mall – 12th St.
Washington, D.C
Speakers and Performers:
Sidewalk Prophets
Senator Steve Daines (R-MT)
Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL)
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ)
State Representative Katrina Jackson (D-LA)
Ben Shapiro, editor-in-chief of The Daily Wire
Abby Johnson, founder of And Then There Were None
Dr. Alveda King, Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn with Priests for Life
Dr. Kathi Aultman, fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Ally Cavazos, President of Princeton Pro-Life
Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-life Activities Committee.
Schedule
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Musical opening with Sidewalk Prophets
12:00 p.m. Rally Program
1:00 p.m. March up Constitution Avenue to Supreme Court and Capitol Building
3:00 p.m. After finishing marching:
Silent No More testimonies outside U.S. Supreme Court.
Advocate for life to your Representative or Senators.
Visit the March for Life Expo.
PLEASE NOTE: We plan to march even if the government shutdown is not yet resolved. We have marched for 45 years and will march again this year to end the human rights abuse of abortion.
The March for Life Rally, beginning with the Sidewalk Prophets Musical opening at 11:00 a.m., will be live streamed on the March for Life Facebook page.
LocationThe March for Life Rally will take place at noon at 12th St. on the National Mall, in between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. Following the Rally, the March will begin on Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets at approximately 1:00 pm.
Travel Info
Please use the Metro to arrive at the rally site. Recommend locations: Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, Metro Center. For metro info: https://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/.(Check out our March for Life map — you can print off paper copies OR download the March for Life app.)
Have your metro card easily accessible, before you enter the station. Metro Stations are crowded during rush hour, and even more crowded on the March for Life, during rush hour. Keep in mind that in the Washington Metro system, you need to tap in and tap out of their faregates. One way to alleviate long lines, and avoid the frustration of fellow metro riders is to have your metro card ready, in your hand, before you enter the line for the faregate. Also you do not need to wait for the gates to close after the person in front of you walks through, just ensure you tap your card to the SmarTrip target and proceed through the gate.
Important Notes
While walking, and riding the metro in D.C. be respectful of residents and commuters. Let’s show the Nation’s Capital how passionate and polite and respectful pro-lifers really are! Please read these 6 tips for riding the metro.
Do not leave trash or signs on the grounds of the National Mall, Supreme Court, or Capitol. This is our Nation’s Capital and we should treat it with dignity and respect. If trash bins are full, carry your trash or sign with you until you find an available trash bin.
Do not engage with counter-protesters. Once again, be respectful of all people and stay focused on the cause of promoting and celebrating life, lovingly, prayerfully, and graciously.