Thousands of women and their allies are expected to flood downtown on Saturday for Women’s March Chicago.
This year’s march won’t include a rally as it has previously. “Due to Chicago’s unpredictable weather, we wanted our marchers to learn, mobilize and activate while on the move,” organizers said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, State Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford are all expected to attend the march, according to the event’s Facebook page.
Here’s what else you need to know about Saturday’s march.
Where
Women’s March Chicago will begin at Grant Park near the main entrance at Columbus Drive and Jackson Street and end at Federal Plaza.
When
Marchers will gather at Grant Park at 9 a.m. Saturday and the march will step off at 11 a.m.
Weather
After a winter storm moves through Chicago on Friday, possibly dumping several inches of snow, Saturday will see snow turn to rain as temperatures rise above freezing. Temperatures will reach a high of 36 degrees with a low of 6 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
How to get there
Marchers should enter Grant Park on Columbus Drive at Ida B. Wells Drive or Balbo Drive. The park is accessible by CTA train, bus and Metra, which marchers are strongly encouraged to use as the area will be crowded.
An accessible entrance for those with disabilities will be located at Columbus Drive and Monroe Street.
For those who choose to drive, Millennium Park and Millennium Lakeside Garages have entrances on Columbus Drive, north of Monroe Street or south of Randolph Street.
Hashtags
Hashtags for this year’s event are #WomensMarchChicago2020, #WomensMarchChi2020 and #MakeItCount. Nationally, the hashtag being used is #WomensMarch2020.
