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demmiblue

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60. I'll just stick this here (restricted items):

Thu Jan 12, 2017, 11:32 PM

Jan 2017

Q: What am I allowed to bring to the march? What is restricted?
The following items will not be permitted:

Aerosols

Ammunition

Animals other than helper/guide dogs

Backpacks

Bags exceeding size restrictions (8"x6"x4&quot

Bicycles (restricted in the rally and march areas)

Balloons

Coolers

Explosives

Firearms

Glass or thermal containers

Laser pointers

Mace / Pepper spray

Packages

Structures (tents, chairs other than wheelchairs or mobility supports, etc.)

Wooden supports for signs and placards

Weapons of any kind

Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards

https://www.womensmarch.com/faq/

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DC Official: Six times the bus permits for The March as for the inauguration. [View all] nolabear Jan 2017 OP

Awesome! cilla4progress Jan 2017 #1

We're flying in on the 19th. Many others are driving in, staying in outskirts mainer Jan 2017 #2

Thanks! Keep us all posted! nolabear Jan 2017 #6

I have 3 family members flying to DC for it. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #34

No money to travel but will join the Albany, NY protest. redwitch Jan 2017 #3

Driving in late wednesday, niece and SIL joining saturday AM by bus. jmg257 Jan 2017 #4

Have fun! Have an umbrella. Supposed to rain Saturday the 21st yeoman6987 Jan 2017 #26

Yellow rain? Richard D Jan 2017 #31

Lol. yeoman6987 Jan 2017 #36

Not even a good try. Kingofalldems Jan 2017 #38

Pretty clear that The People regard The March as representing them, not the inauguration. suffragette Jan 2017 #5

Damn skippy. We the People. nolabear Jan 2017 #7

Yes, we ARE! suffragette Jan 2017 #68

This. Dulcinea Jan 2017 #64

Wish I could, too. suffragette Jan 2017 #69

Oh yeah! mcar Jan 2017 #8

Get yer cell phones ready attendees.. annabanana Jan 2017 #9

Official crowd shots for Red Don will be of the Potemkin variety Hekate Jan 2017 #62

Excellent. Will be there for March! Justice Jan 2017 #10

But...but...but Marie effin' Osmond has now made herself available to perform! Snarkoleptic Jan 2017 #11

Oh no! Just when I was kinda starting to like her a little bit. crosinski Jan 2017 #37

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah malaise Jan 2017 #12

Some GREAT tips for how to prepare for the march mainer Jan 2017 #13

Thank you!! nolabear Jan 2017 #15

Thank you. idahoblue Jan 2017 #33

Great advice mcar Jan 2017 #39

my tip is to Like the Facebook page for the DC March HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #56

I'll just stick this here (restricted items): demmiblue Jan 2017 #60

That is a terrific list. In our case (LA) we've been told to bring both lunch and water, as well as Hekate Jan 2017 #63

The Donald needs no one else Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #14

You forgot Generator Jan 2017 #16

Thank you ........I did forget Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #17

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!! ailsagirl Jan 2017 #18

I heard it was 1800 buses for march vs. 200 for inaug. northoftheborder Jan 2017 #19

what about the Limos? SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2017 #20

For those of you who are going, how can the rest of us watch Thekaspervote Jan 2017 #21

Good point: we need to find out where it will be streamed. C Moon Jan 2017 #23

I want to know too. I'll be there in spirit! nolabear Jan 2017 #42

The march is the day after HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #58

Awesome! C Moon Jan 2017 #22

KNR Lucinda Jan 2017 #24

Gee, maybe those "dress shops" that can't sell gowns can make their money back by selling MADem Jan 2017 #25

Haha! Maybe I WILL watch... the protests and the disruption!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #27

Trumpers don't bus IronLionZion Jan 2017 #28

I know lots of them that get on the van to get their free government stuff doc03 Jan 2017 #70

I work with some women who are Sisters of St. Joseph, lapucelle Jan 2017 #29

Awesome news! mcar Jan 2017 #40

I arrive on the 17th. idahoblue Jan 2017 #30

Wow! Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #32

It's going to be quite the protest. I hope America watches and remembers. nolabear Jan 2017 #35

Cities all over the U.S. plus, 28 countries! Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #48

I didn't know about the other countries. Wow. nolabear Jan 2017 #49

YES! GLOBAL!!! Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #53

I wish I could be there SteamAddict Jan 2017 #41

I would love to be there too. Initech Jan 2017 #47

Love it! Out of those 200 I wonder how many are for groups protesting tRump's agenda/inauguration. n WePurrsevere Jan 2017 #43

The words "train" and "wreck" come to mind. Initech Jan 2017 #44

To put it in perspective GP6971 Jan 2017 #45

The Rally bus company has about 1000 buses coming HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #59

I charter buses for work in the DC area GP6971 Jan 2017 #61

Social media will bring it . Then MSM can't ignore it lunasun Jan 2017 #71

thanks nola! Cha Jan 2017 #46

I'm really happy people are chiming in who are going! nolabear Jan 2017 #50

fantastic niyad Jan 2017 #51

Nine times, according to this source: demmiblue Jan 2017 #52

Wow! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2017 #54

Damn straight. My daughter and I are heading in from Ohio! Guilded Lilly Jan 2017 #55

Woo-hoo! Los Angeles is closest to me, and TEN charter buses are going from Santa Barbara!!!! Hekate Jan 2017 #57

I am so jealous of everyone going. I wish I could go too and represent. AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #65

+1**I'm homebound but reading thread has made me excited! Kittycow Jan 2017 #66

So help me I know fifteen people who are going! nolabear Jan 2017 #67

Drown him out!!!! Initech Jan 2017 #72