Other speakers at the March for Life include former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson; Pastor Greg Laurie and Cathe Laurie; Antiochian Orthodox Bishop John Abdalah of the Diocese of Worcester and New England; Aisha Taylor, a pro-life author who speaks about her experience choosing life despite being pressured to abort her twins; Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family; Mancini; Christian musician Danny Gokey; and Antonio Carlos Tavares de Mello, who runs an organization that cares for abandoned children, many disabled from botched abortion attempts.
The schedule
The March for Life is a three-day event starting on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Wednesday, Jan. 17:
The March for Life Expo will be held at the Westin D.C. Downtown Hotel and is free to attend for all marchers.
The day is an opportunity for participants to connect with other marchers, visit different booths run by pro-life organizations, and volunteer with certain pro-life ministries.
The Expo will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Rock Creek Ballroom, on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the same place, and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 18:
On Thursday, attendees can participate in a free workshop on how to engage in pro-life lobbying of one’s elected representatives. Marchers will also hear from a panel of “top pro-life lobbyists and policy experts.” To register for the workshop, visit the March for Life website here.
Friday, Jan. 19:
March for Life participants are invited to attend “Life Fest” before the march on Friday. Sponsored by the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus, the event begins at 6 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m.
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Life Fest is a morning of worship with Mass, music, and testimonies at the D.C. Armory. Among this year’s speakers are Cardinal Sean O’Malley, archbishop of Boston; Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary; and several Sisters of Life.
Participants can register and purchase tickets for the event here.
The March for Life begins with a pro-life rally at noon featuring pro-life speeches. The rally includes a free live concert, which will be livestreamed on the March for Life website, Facebook, and YouTube channel.
Participants will begin marching at about 1 p.m. starting between 12th and 14th Streets, NW, heading up Constitution Ave., and ending at the steps of the U.S. Capitol building.
Following the march, “Silent No More” will feature spoken testimonies outside the Supreme Court, which is located next to the Capitol building.
On Friday night, participants have the opportunity to attend the annual Rose Dinner Gala through the purchase of a ticket.
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