We want the Ohio March for Life – being held on Friday, October 6^th, 2023 in Columbus, OH- to be the biggest pro-life advocacy event that our state’s capital has ever seen! We are focusing on making a statement in support of life that will be heard loud and clear by our legislators. Our message of love for the unborn children and their mothers will be heard by every member of the legislature as they come to Columbus that Friday for one of their session days.

11:00 am – Rally

9:00 a.m. – Mass for Life, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Fernandes, Diocese of Columbus

12:00 pm – March for Life

1:00 p.m. – Marching 101: Pro-life Advocacy Workshop (RSVP here!)

We expect the march to take approximately 45 minutes.

Ohio State Capitol: West Steps of the Capitol (front side) on S. High Street. View the map HERE.

Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life

Aaron Baer, President, Center for Christian Virtue

Most Reverend Bishop Earl Fernandes, Diocese of Columbus

Senator Kristina Roegner, Ohio District 27

Pastor Jeremy Westbrook, Executive Director-Treasurer, The State Convention of Baptists in Ohio

Peter Range, Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Right to Life

Pastor Walter Moss, President, Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio

Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted and his wife, Tina Husted

Ruth Edmonds, Christian Engagement Ambassador, Center for Christian Virtue

Representative Melanie Miller, Ohio House District 67

Damascus Worship (Musical Performance)

Click HERE to download the route map.

No. The 2023 Ohio March for Life is a public event that is open to all pro-life people. While registration is not required, it is encouraged. Register HERE to get updates delivered to your email!

We encourage you to be creative and bring your own signs! It is likely that many groups will have signs available as well. You can find additional sign ideas HERE.

Please note: signs on sticks go against OH Capitol regulations and will not be permitted on Capitol premises! Please bring hand-held signs ONLY. We have been asked to request that any signs on sticks be removed from the sticks and carried by hand. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Looking for a bus from your area?  Click here to see if there is a bus leaving for Columbus near you!

If you have a bus coming that you would like to be listed, please fill out this form to share that information with us.

Bus drop off will be along State St.

Click HERE to download the route map.

Buses can park at Connection Pointe Church of God (4325 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, OH)

ATTN Teachers and parents! Are you bringing a bus from a school, or a bus full of students?  If so, let us know you are coming HERE. This form is confidential and helps us get you the information you need for the day of the March.

You can find information about daily parking in the city here.

You can find information about hourly parking in the city here.

We will have a list of other parking options available for you closer to the date!

Restrooms are available inside the Statehouse, and port-a-potties are located on the corner of S High and E State Street.

Click HERE to download the route map.

Great things are being planned for October 6^th– stay tuned!

We welcome all pro-life organizations to bring materials, resources, and free swag to table at the 2023 Ohio March for Life!  This is a wonderful organization for your organization to be recognized, spread the word about what you do, and to educate marchers about the life issue. Please fill out this form to apply to table at the March.  Once you fill out the form, we will be in touch!

We strongly encourage you to connect with your State Senator and State Representative before or after the rally and march. Each has an office in the Capitol that you can visit. You can call their office in advance to invite them to the rally and to schedule a time to visit. You may also drop by their offices without an appointment to let them know you were here.