Poland: Activist groups to march and rally in support of animal rights in central Warsaw on Oct. 4

Event

Several activist organizations plan to stage a march and rallies in central Warsaw on Oct. 4 to show support for animal rights. Dubbed the "Great March for Animals," the event coincides with the observance of World Animal Day. Participants will assemble at Three Crosses Square (Plac Trzech Krzyzy) at 17:00 before marching along Zurawia and Parkingowa to the Ministry of Agriculture, where an initial rally will take place. They will subsequently continue down Krucza, Zurawia, Plac Trzech Krzyzy, Aleje Ujazdowskie, Matejki, and Wiejska to the National Parliament (Sejm) where a second rally will be held. Local officials expect several hundred people will take part in the march.

Authorities will almost certainly deploy increased security along the march route to monitor and facilitate the event. The demonstration will probably remain peaceful; however, significant traffic disruptions are likely.

Advice

Plan alternate driving routes to avoid the area of the planned march during the afternoon and evening of Oct. 4; allow extra time to reach destinations in the general vicinity until the event has ended and the participants have dispersed. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.