Tips for First-Time March for Life Participants
The 44th annual March for Life is right around the corner, and we are hearing that lots of first-time marchers will be joining us this year! Below are a few tips to make sure you’re ready.
- Be prepared for cold weather!
- Check the weather forecast before you’ll leave, but bring your warmest winter coat, no matter what!
- Wear layers – you can add or remove depending on the temperature.
- Bring hot hands for pockets, gloves, or boots.
- Definitely bring gloves and hats, and wear comfortable, water-proof shoes.
- Stay connected with your group members.
- The crowds are very large, so try and stay physically connected to your group as much as possible.
- Make sure everyone has at least one leader’s cell phone number.
- Give everyone a map – you can print off paper copies OR download the March for Life app.
- Inform everyone of time and meeting place after the march is finished.
- Know your transportation options.
- Again, if you’re with a large group, make sure everyone is informed.
- If you’re traveling with a small group, we recommend using public transportation.
- Buy your metro cards ahead of time, and know the stations you are using.
- Bring signs!
- Be creative, and let the world know why we march!
- Even if you forget or can’t bring signs, many groups will have signs to hand out on the National Mall.
- Get ready to document your experience!
- It’s important to show “why we march” – beforehand, post pictures, messages of why you will be marching for life with #whywemarch.
- With the technology and social media options we have, every marcher can be a “citizen journalist.”
- During the event, post pictures and videos of the crowd with #whywemarch & #marchforlife.
- Facebook Live is a great way to showcase the March for Life to your network– use this before, during, and after to document your experience and show and tell the world, #WhyWeMarch.
- See all your posts at WhyWeMarch.org.
- Consider wearing gloves that have screen sensitive finger tips!
- Bring an extra battery charger for your devices!
- Attend the March for Life Expo
- Visit the March for Life expo before or after the rally and march – this is a great way to get connected to pro-life organizations and ministries so that you can stay involved in the pro-life movement all year round.
- You can get your #WhyWeMarch picture taken at the March for Life photo booth!
- Stay connected with the March for Life
- Sign up for text message alerts so you can get important, late-breaking information: Text MARCH4LIFE to 99-000.
- Sign up for March for Life emails for information before and after the event.
- Download the March for Life app for maps, schedule, speaker bios, etc.
- Follow the March for Life on social media.
- Facebook: TheMarchforLife
- Twitter: @March_for_Life
- Instagram @marchforlife
- Snapchat (themarchforlife)
The March for Life is an incredibly important opportunity for pro-life Americans from all across the country to come together and be a unified voice for a culture of life. We hope you will join us!
