March for Life Expo at Westin D.C. Downtown Hotel, Rock Creek Ballroom
6–9 p.m.
Rose Dinner Gala
What other pro-life events are taking place in D.C.?
Several other pro-life events related to the march will also take place on Thursday and Friday.
National Prayer Vigil for Life:
Thursday, Jan. 18, beginning at 5 p.m.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will hold a national prayer vigil beginning the night before the march and extending until the morning of. The vigil will consist of Mass celebrated by Arlington, Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge, head of the USCCB’s Pro-Life Activities Committee; a Holy Hour for life; and another Mass celebrated by Columbus, Ohio, Bishop Earl Fernandes on Friday morning.
Click here for more info on the prayer vigil.
Life Fest:
Friday, Jan. 19, 6–11 a.m.
The D.C. Armory
Hosted by the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus, Life Fest is an upbeat, youth-oriented pre-march event that includes musical performances, inspirational speakers, Mass, and praise and worship adoration.
Click here for more info on Life Fest.
More related events can be found on the March for Life’s website here.
Who are the speakers?
This year the March for Life Rally will feature several notable pro-lifers including former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Focus on the Family President Jim Daly as well as a musical performance by Christian artist Danny Gokey.
Click here to see a full list of speakers.
Where do I go to attend the march?
The March for Life will begin at the rally site on the National Mall lawn between the U.S. Capitol building and the Washington Monument.
Here is a map of the march route, noting the starting point:
What’s the best way to get around D.C. on Friday?
March for Life organizers say that the easiest way to get around on the day of the march is via the Washington, D.C., Metro system. There are three Metro stops within easy walking distance from the rally point, according to the March for Life.
These Metro stations are Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, and Metro Center.
Metro users will have to purchase a Metro “SmartTrip” pass to access the rail system. Passes are available for purchase at every Metro station.
Peter Pinedo is a DC Correspondent for CNA. A graduate of Franciscan University, Peter previously worked for Texas Right to Life. He is a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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