Women’s March on Washington, North County to be the first major march and rally in the area
On Jan. 21, 2017, organizers in North County, San Diego will hold a march and rally which will begin at 11 am at the San Marcos Civic Center and end at Palomar Community College. A rally at Palomar College with speakers, music, street art and food trucks will follow the march. Attendees may park for free at Palomar College or take the Sprinter. All are welcome to attend.
From the organizers: On January 21st, we will unite in North County San Diego for a March and Rally on Palomar Campus. We stand together in solidarity with our family, friends, and community for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are what makes our democracy great.
The rhetoric of the past election cycle insulted, demonized, demeaned and threatened many of us – immigrants, Muslims, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Native Americans, Black and Brown people, people with disabilities and survivors of sexual assault. We stand together in the face of national and international concern. (Thanks to the Women’s March on Washington.)
We march here in North County to show solidarity with the March on Washington and our sister marches happening all over the country. We stand together recognizing that defending the most marginalized among us is defending us all. We call on all defenders of human rights to join us. This march and rally is the first step in unifying our communities and create change from the grassroots level up. We will work peacefully while cognizant that there is no true peace without justice and equity for all. This is an historic event for North County San Diego This is an event of inclusion and compassion.
Meet at San Marcos Civic Center at 11. At noon we will march to Palomar College for a rally at 1. Parking is free on campus. No parking at civic center. Music, food trucks, speakers, street art and tables for activist groups.
Si se puede!
Community-based and student organizations will be present for the rally.Organizations may reserve tables to publicize their group by distributing literature and providing information to attendees. A suggested donation for these groups ranges between $50-$100. Student organizations may participate for free. Space is limited. Reservations will be honored on a first come, first-served basis.
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How far is it from the college to the civic center. We want to have enough time to park and walk to the civic center.
Google Maps should be able to help you out with distances/timing.
It’s only a 3 minute ride on the Sprinter from Palomar College to the San Marcos Civic Center. http://www.gonctd.com/wp-content/uploads/Schedules/SPRINTER-Schedule.pdf
It’s 1.6 miles and almost completely flat.
It’s 12 blocks or about 1.5 miles. Or there’s the sprinter. See you there!!
A little over a mile
It is about 1.7 miles from the Palomar campus to the SAN Marcos Civic Center. You can also take the Sprinter between the two if that’s too much walking for you.
Count me in!!! Wouldn’t miss the opportunity to stand up for woman’s rights/citizen’s rights.
What is the Sprinter and where can you catch it?
What is the rally at Palomar going to consist of? Will there be speakers? music?
Do you have any idea how many people are expected at the March?
So let me get this straight, we park at Palomar college and walk to the Civic Center or take the sprinter, then we march back to Palomar campus?
We will be there!!! We must.
Did I read somewhere that we should wear red?
I’m an old lady and the walk is too much for me, but I’ll be there to Lend my voice and support. I’m also bringing my own chair. We are in this together.
I will be there!
Parking at Palomar College is free
Take the sprinter and meet at the city hall by the library
We will walk together at 11am towards palomar college
Let’s stand together!
See you all soon!
Just returned home from participating in this march. I was really amazed at the size of the turnout, especially since weather was not all that great just before the march started. Does anyone have a solid estimate of how many people participated? My personal guess is between 5,000 and 8,000, but I’m no expert at estimating crowd sizes. I want to send an email to Daryl Issa with a couple of photos and the heading “None of these people will vote for you in 2018.”
BTW, the City of San Marcos and Palomar College, and their respective police departments deserve a real thumbs up for doing a professional, non-intimidating job!
Yes, I was looking for a report on crowd size, too, since I’m no good at guessing. Doug Applegate gave Issa a run for his money, last November. Next year, he’s gonna win!