06 Oct 2022 | 11:29 PM UTC
US: Nationwide Women's march planned in major cities Oct. 8
Women's march planned in major cities across the US Oct. 8. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
The Women's March organization plans to hold demonstrations in several cities nationwide Oct. 8. Organizers aim to gain support for electing more women and pro-choice candidates around the country before midterm elections. Thousands are likely to demonstrate, and significant participation is likely in Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Related demonstrations are also planned in various major cities across the US. For a complete list of planned marches on Oct. 8, click here.
Organizers have announced the following march details:
Washington, DC: Rally planned at 1200 EDT at Folger Park; march planned following the rally.
Seattle: Protest planned at 13:00 PST in Cal Anderson Park.
Houston: Demonstration planned at 10:00 MST at the Wesley Bolin Plaza.
Charlotte: March is planned at 12:00 EDT at the Visitor Information Center.
Authorities will almost certainly deploy to monitor the gathering. Road closures and localized transport disruptions are likely in cities across the US.
Advice
Allow extra time for travel within the cities on Oct. 8. Consider alternative driving routes and confirm public transportation schedules. Heed the instructions of local authorities.
