DC Official: Six times the bus permits for The March as for the inauguration.

[nolabear]

There are 1200 applications for bus parking for The March on Washington and 200 for the inauguration.

To recap:

No entertainment
No major bands in parade
No vast busloads of outside WA attendees

This is gonna be fabulous!

http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/1/12/1619764/-D-C-official-We-ve-received-200-bus-parking-applications-for-inauguration-1-200-for-Women-s-March?detail=facebook

[cilla4progress]

1. Awesome!

knr!!!

[mainer]

2. We're flying in on the 19th. Many others are driving in, staying in outskirts

We will try to hunt down a protest to join on the 20th, and then will be in the women's march on the 21st.

If you're attending, there's lots of great info (including advice to buy your metro cards by mail) here:
https://www.womensmarch.com/

[nolabear]

6. Thanks! Keep us all posted!

[Equinox Moon]

34. I have 3 family members flying to DC for it.

The rest of us will attend the Women's March at our State Capital.
We have 4 hours of march, speakers, live music and more!

[redwitch]

3. No money to travel but will join the Albany, NY protest.

Fun!

[jmg257]

4. Driving in late wednesday, niece and SIL joining saturday AM by bus.

I can see lots of hanging at The Mall - DC will be crazy!!

[yeoman6987]

26. Have fun! Have an umbrella. Supposed to rain Saturday the 21st

Hopefully it won't.

[Richard D]

31. Yellow rain?

[yeoman6987]

36. Lol.

[Kingofalldems]

38. Not even a good try.

[suffragette]

5. Pretty clear that The People regard The March as representing them, not the inauguration.

K&R

[nolabear]

7. Damn skippy. We the People.

[suffragette]

68. Yes, we ARE!

[Dulcinea]

64. This.

One of my coworkers is going to DC. Wish I could!

[suffragette]

69. Wish I could, too.

We can still give them support and appreciation.

[mcar]

8. Oh yeah!

We're flying in on the 20th. SIL is taking a bus the next morning.

[annabanana]

9. Get yer cell phones ready attendees..

There will be no "crowd shots" of EITHER event.

[Hekate]

62. Official crowd shots for Red Don will be of the Potemkin variety

[Justice]

10. Excellent. Will be there for March!

Note of caution - likely to be Trumpsters trying to disrupt and cause trouble and blame it on protesters. Be cautious!

[Snarkoleptic]

11. But...but...but Marie effin' Osmond has now made herself available to perform!

This is HuGH!1!11!11!!

[crosinski]

37. Oh no! Just when I was kinda starting to like her a little bit.

She seemed so genuine about those pre-packaged meals. sigh.

[malaise]

12. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

[mainer]

13. Some GREAT tips for how to prepare for the march

A friend sent me this link:

Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be on your feet all day.
Wear thick socks. See above.
Dress in layers. The forecast right now is calling for 50’s and cloudy, so that’s good, but be prepared if it goes lower, because standing around for 6-8 hours in 40-ish degree weather can put a chill in your bones.
Bring a hat, and gloves, even if you think you won’t need them.
Do not, however, bring a backpack. Or a big purse. Nothing that you can be grabbed by, and, alas, nothing that can be pickpocketed. You see this March as a way to express your lefty opinion. The opposition sees it as a way to protest your expressing that opinion. And crooks see a crowd as a golden opportunity. That backpack on your back is too big a target for both those guys.
If you need something to carry stuff in, a diagonally-slung fanny pack is your best bet. Into it, or into your pockets, you want to put:
Your ID — driver’s license, that sort of thing.
About $100 in cash.
One credit card.
Your insurance ID (I know, but shit happens).
Whatever medication you can’t live without, a 24-hour supply in a prescription bottle.
Your DC Metro card, which I hear you can buy in advance on the DC Metro site. Whenever you buy it, make sure to load it with enough money to get you back to your hotel or meeting point after the March. Otherwise you’ll be standing in a very long line.
Your cell phone, and a spare battery charger for same.
Sunglasses.
Lip balm.
Whatever you use for energy snacks. I’m partial to Lara Bars, myself. There won’t be much opportunity to buy food along the route or at the Mall, or wherever we end up.
In another pocket, put a piece of paper with your name and emergency contact number(s). If either you or your cell phone keel over, and/or your fanny pack goes missing, this will be useful. Also, if you get arrested (see below) they’ll take your cell phone.
Water? Opinions differ, but I’m against it. It’s just another thing to carry, you’re not likely to dehydrate to the point of danger in 6-8 hours on a cloudy day, AND:
There will be very, very limited opportunities to pee. Do not head to the March straight from your Vente Latte. A word to the wise.
Now: in case of trouble?

Keep an eye out for people in green baseball caps that say either “Legal Observer” or “LO.” They’re there to keep an eye on law enforcement. If you get arrested, try to get your name to one of them. They’ll track you through the system so you don’t get lost.
Do not resist arrest. If the cops haven’t specifically noticed you when they’re doing a sweep kind of thing and you can run away, by all means be my guest. But once a cop has decided to arrest you, resisting either physically or verbally is like arguing with an NBA official. It never changes their minds and can get you in worse trouble.
Be polite to the cops. Call them “sir” and “ma’am.” Do what they tell you. You’re out there because you’ve chosen to exercise your First Amendment rights. They’re out there because the brass told them to be, and the day before we get there, these same cops will have worked the inauguration. They’re not the enemy.

http://sjrozan.net/2017/01/how-to-go-to-washington/

[nolabear]

15. Thank you!!

[idahoblue]

33. Thank you.

For those going to the parade route, only take what will fit in your pocket. The entry points to the parade in 2013, a fun, joyous event, confiscated all liquids, backpacks, anything large. I had a small, foldable backpack in my pocket so I would be able to carry whatever outer clothing I removed.
Security on Inauguration Day is crazy tight.

Anyone else planning to be on the parade route?

[mcar]

39. Great advice

Thanks.

[HoneyBadger]

56. my tip is to Like the Facebook page for the DC March

They have a million vetted tips like max size of allowed bags (8x6x4), with slightly larger clear bags allowed for meds or childcare, no weapons including signs supported by sticks, it is too late to order Metro cards, what stops to get on at (end of the line), etc. The security is being vetted with the event organizers. Many protesters will obviously protest the rules on bag size, signage, but do not be surprised if that means losing the bag or the sign. Strollers and leashes for kids are good 2 go. Lots of kids, lots of nursing age babies, this will be a kid friendly event. There are 2 official organizers that are posting every day and the rules change daily. If you do not understand why many rules, as many Facebookers are having an issue with, stop at your movie theatre and watch Patriot Day.

[demmiblue]

60. I'll just stick this here (restricted items):

Q: What am I allowed to bring to the march? What is restricted?
The following items will not be permitted:

Aerosols

Ammunition

Animals other than helper/guide dogs

Backpacks

Bags exceeding size restrictions (8"x6"x4&quot

Bicycles (restricted in the rally and march areas)

Balloons

Coolers

Explosives

Firearms

Glass or thermal containers

Laser pointers

Mace / Pepper spray

Packages

Structures (tents, chairs other than wheelchairs or mobility supports, etc.)

Wooden supports for signs and placards

Weapons of any kind

Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards

https://www.womensmarch.com/faq/

[Hekate]

63. That is a terrific list. In our case (LA) we've been told to bring both lunch and water, as well as

....the usual SoCal caveat of dressing in layers. So I was planning on bringing a daypack for bulky items and a fanny pack for essentials (ID, glasses, money, phone, and one credit card) that I can keep close to my body.

We also have to absolutely back on time at the pickup place to get back on one of our busses, no do-overs for the 100 mile trek home. My friend came up with what sounds to me like a great emergency plan: get to the airport and hop ground transportation home. Hubby says the march will actually end up not terribly far from the train station, so that is another option.

So that's my tip: stay with your friends, and have an emergency plan to get back home.

One final word for all of us: be on the lookout for agitators and if you can't shut them down by calling them out on their shit, give them wide berth. They are not our friends.

[Angry Dragon]

14. The Donald needs no one else

[Generator]

16. You forgot

He needs his lover Putin. He probably has RT earpieces being installed in all his "people" so they coordinate talking points.

[Angry Dragon]

17. Thank you ........I did forget

I close my eyes and see Trump and Putin walking the parade route , hand in hand, stopping every once in awhile to point out the buildings they will soon own and to stop to kiss and piss

[ailsagirl]

18. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!

(for the protestors)

[northoftheborder]

19. I heard it was 1800 buses for march vs. 200 for inaug.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

20. what about the Limos?

You know, for the non"elitists"?

[Thekaspervote]

21. For those of you who are going, how can the rest of us watch

The media will not be covering the protests, they've already made that clear. Will it be streamed, or is there a site you can point us to that we can watch and follow along? Thanks!

[C Moon]

23. Good point: we need to find out where it will be streamed.

[nolabear]

42. I want to know too. I'll be there in spirit!

[HoneyBadger]

58. The march is the day after

There are people with tickets who are also going to the march the next day.

[C Moon]

22. Awesome!

[Lucinda]

24. KNR

[MADem]

25. Gee, maybe those "dress shops" that can't sell gowns can make their money back by selling

water bottles to marchers.....

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

27. Haha! Maybe I WILL watch... the protests and the disruption!!

[IronLionZion]

28. Trumpers don't bus

The type of people who supported that piece of shit are not the types who would travel much

[doc03]

70. I know lots of them that get on the van to get their free government stuff

at the VA.

[lapucelle]

29. I work with some women who are Sisters of St. Joseph,

and the nuns booked a bus for the January 21 march. The congregation includes anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean of Dead Man Walking fame.

One thing I've learned from the sisters I work with is that they generally skew Democratic based on social justice principles.

[mcar]

40. Awesome news!

I hope I see them.

[idahoblue]

30. I arrive on the 17th.

I will be staying with a friend in Alexandria, will try to find like minded protestors. I plan to skip the inauguration, go directly to the parade route.

A DU meetup would be fun.

[Equinox Moon]

32. Wow!

More are attending the Women's March than the inauguration.

You know what? He was not legitimately elected. If he were, his approval ratings would not be the lowest of any pres-elect. No one wants to come. This is proof. He is not America's legitimate president. No way!


Thanks for the post!

[nolabear]

35. It's going to be quite the protest. I hope America watches and remembers.

[Equinox Moon]

48. Cities all over the U.S. plus, 28 countries!

[nolabear]

49. I didn't know about the other countries. Wow.

Americans there? Terrified citizens?

[Equinox Moon]

53. YES! GLOBAL!!!

34 countries!!

Check it out, look at all the countries and cities...

https://www.womensmarch.com/sisters

And this is the main website:
www.womensmarch.com



This could very well be an annual global event.

[SteamAddict]

41. I wish I could be there

To everyone who is going get your periscopes up. And stay safe.

[Initech]

47. I would love to be there too.

But air and hotel was too ridiculous, so I'll be joining the LA protest.

[WePurrsevere]

43. Love it! Out of those 200 I wonder how many are for groups protesting tRump's agenda/inauguration. n

[Initech]

44. The words "train" and "wreck" come to mind.

[GP6971]

45. To put it in perspective

commercial charter buses carry on average 53 to 55 passengers. Using 53 that's 10,600 passengers for Trump's "sensual" event vs. 63,600 for the march on the 21st.

[HoneyBadger]

59. The Rally bus company has about 1000 buses coming

They are the offficial company of the march.

[GP6971]

61. I charter buses for work in the DC area

and our preferred company is booked a solid 2 days before and 2 days.

the problem is will the MSM even cover it.

[lunasun]

71. Social media will bring it . Then MSM can't ignore it

[Cha]

46. thanks nola!

[nolabear]

50. I'm really happy people are chiming in who are going!

I hope we get a lot of on-the-ground reports!

[niyad]

51. fantastic

[demmiblue]

52. Nine times, according to this source:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028464537

[50 Shades Of Blue]

54. Wow!

[Guilded Lilly]

55. Damn straight. My daughter and I are heading in from Ohio!

[Hekate]

57. Woo-hoo! Los Angeles is closest to me, and TEN charter buses are going from Santa Barbara!!!!

All over the nation this is going to be HUGE.

[AgadorSparticus]

65. I am so jealous of everyone going. I wish I could go too and represent.

But, I am glad so many are able to go and be voices for all of us who can't be there. Be safe everyone!!

Loud and proud. Hugs to everyone.

[Kittycow]

66. +1**I'm homebound but reading thread has made me excited!

[nolabear]

67. So help me I know fifteen people who are going!

If I know that many then that's going to be one hell of a crowd!

[Initech]

72. Drown him out!!!!