2025 People’s March: Thousands to rally, protest in DC over local, national issues

WASHINGTON (7News) — In the final days before President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Monday, thousands of activists from the country will make their voices heard over issues a variety of local and national issues along D.C. streets.

Saturday morning, the People’s March will carry out several marches starting at 11 a.m. that will converge at the Lincoln Memorial for a rally and fair starting at 1 p.m.

According to the event website, several national activist groups are urging their groups to mobilize. Meanwhile, organizers of the Women’s March are taking a key role in logistics.

Here’s what you need to know:

Three marches beginning in Farragut Square, McPherson Square, and Franklin Park, will begin forming at 10 a.m. Each area will address different issues as they march toward the Lincoln Memorial.

  • Those marching from Farragut Square (912 17th Street, NW) will focus on issues related to democracy, immigration, anti-militarism, and climate.
  • Those marching from McPherson Square (901 15th Street, NW) will focus on issues for D.C. residents including concerns over the removal of Home Rule and a possible statehood.
  • Those marching from Franklin Park (1332 I Street, NW) will focus on bodily autonomy, gender justice, and LGBTQIA issues.

All of the marches are expected to begin at 11 a.m. Each group is expected to converge at the Lincoln Memorial by 1 p.m., where a fair and rally will take place until 3 p.m., according to the event’s website.

“As Trump assumes the presidency in January, we are gathering to mobilize our collective power and stand against his efforts to roll back our rights and freedoms,” said Analilia Mejia, Co-Executive Director of Popular Democracy in Action, in a statement. “This is the first step in a long, renewed fight for a more perfect union, and we need you to show up, for each other and for ourselves. We need to make it clear in our numbers that we will resist MAGA’s extremism for as long as it exists. We hope to see you at the People’s March.”

Buses traveling from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maine, Ohio, and Rhode Island are expected to bring hundreds of protesters to D.C., according to the event’s website.

D.C. Police have not released any traffic closures related to this event.

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