Okay, so today’s march might not be quite this impressive…

Have a couple hours to spare this afternoon? Feeling a bit shook after certain national events? The Women’s March on NYC is your chance to stand up for the values of equality and inclusivity, and to send a message to the new presidential administration. On that note, Bwog is here with the necessary details to help you plan out your afternoon of activism!

Start times are being staggered for the Women’s March for crowd control purposes. If you haven’t registered, and have decided spontaneously to participate, you can still show up at 4:00 pm in the Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza (47th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue) and join in the march. The 4:00 pm start time for non-registered marchers is highly recommended by the organizers, but it’s also possible for individual marchers to join in between 1:00 – 4:00 pm, if an earlier start time is more convenient. The staggered start times and route map can be accessed here. And if you can’t march until later in the afternoon but want to head downtown earlier, there will be extra events in the One UN Hotel (One UN Plaza, 44th St. between 1st and 2nd Ave.) from now until 5:00 pm.

If you’re marching, remember to bring a cell phone, water, and snacks. It might also be wise to go in a group, or at least let a friend know where you’re going to be. You can find advice on interactions with police and other protest possibilities on the Green and Black Cross website. Plus, many local and national news outlets have been covering the NYC Women’s March, so you can stay informed even if you’re unable to attend.

If you go to Barnumbia, you have at least a little bit of activist within you! Whether you’re a veteran activist or one who’s never been to a demonstration, the Women’s March looks to be an impactful, effective event welcoming participants of all races, genders, and backgrounds. The greater the number, the louder the message!

1963 March on Washington via PingNews