MarchForBernieUSA - D.C.

We're back!! Round 3 of marching is here! To show our solidarity and support for Bernie Sanders we will gather to rally and march in D.C. Sunday July 24th! The #MarchForBernieUSA goal is to have every Bernie Sanders supporter in America march together as one at 12:00 Noon EST on Sunday July 24th, on the day before the 2016 Democratic National Convention that begins in Philadelphia. We still support making Bernie Sanders our next President! Demonstrate to the Democratic Party, in large numbers, that We! Will! Not! Yield! We demand change & reject finance campaign corruption and voter suppression. We will not accept delays to addressing disastrous climate change and our broken health care system for another 4 years. We will meet at Farragut Square Park (17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006) beginning at 11:00 am. At this time we will pass out snacks, drinks, discuss chants and the route for our march. At precisely 12:00 pm (noon) we will begin our march in and around the D.C. area, targeting high volume/traffic areas for about an hour and a half. It is important that we leave on time as our main goal is to be marching in unison with millions of others across the globe, we must also be dispersed before 4pm on our own from Farragut Square. There will be volunteers to lead the way, we ask that you please follow their directions in both marching and chanting. There is the possibility the MPD will be providing a police escort. Please do not panic…we had the pleasure of having them with us the last time and they were phenomenal! If they are present, they will shut down the road for us while me march, this not only keeps us safe, but by holding up traffic we get more attention. Do expect them, along with the presence of several media outlets. After we have concluded our march we will rally within our permitted area at Farragut Square for the remainder of our time. We will have guest speakers from DC for Democracy whom will be discussing how you can continue our movement forward with getting involved in local politics! At this time we will also be re-capping Bernies recent Call-To-Action for anyone who missed it. We please ask that if possible, do take the metro into the area. Public parking garages do have a tendency to be closed on Sundays and there is no available parking around Farragut Square Park. You may use either the Red Line to access the Farragut North exit, or the Orange or Blue Line to access the Farragut South exit seen here: (http://www.wmata.com/rail/maps/map.cfm) We do NOT have permits for chairs, tables, coolers, etc. I do not suggest bringing these items as NPS & MPD will be on scene and checking. We also have been asked that no one leave any items unattended, be on the look out for suspicious packages and that if you see something, say something! PLEASE remember to bring plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while we march and chant. PLEASE wear comfortable shoes!! PLEASE feel free to bring your signs, wear your Bernie gear, and dont forget the enthusiasm!!!! There will be a need for signs and Bernie Gear, if anyone is willing to volunteer to help with bringing/making items please let us know. Please also take a moment to join our #ArmyForBernieUSA Facebook group. Discuss organizing #M4BUSA events and any other topics at length. It's a Bernie community with its heads and hearts in the right place. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArmyForBernieUSA/ Not in D.C. and your city doesn’t have a march planned already….then take some time to create one! Its up to us to ensure that we show the DNC that we stand in solidarity with Bernie and we will have our voices heard! The MarchForBernieUSA.com home page has the full list of current #MarchForBernieUSA cities. http://marchforbernieusa.com/ **Please note, this event page is not affiliated with the #MarchOnDNC events in Philadelphia, beginning Monday, July 25. You may find them here #MarchOnDNC on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1133559573343989/ #MarchForBernieUSA Rules <----------------------------------------> Rule #1 - Share Share Share #MarchForBernieUSA! Promote the heck out of #MarchForBernieUSA by Sharing or posting to your Timeline, Bernie groups, other FB groups, via Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, you name it. Bring attention to this group and its purpose. se the Invite function of your group, and you can invite up to 500 people directly through Facebook. Rule #2 -- No Hillary attacks. A zero-tolerance policy for HRC attack posts is in effect. Criticizing policy is not an attack. Offending posts will be removed. What Would Bernie Do? #WWBD? He would criticize her policies. Keep it respectful, please. Be Cool. Rule #3 -- Do not feed trolls. They are easy to ID. Please report, then ignore. Stay firm, Berners. We will win. #NotMeUs #BernieParade #M4BUSA