Portland March for Our Lives

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Saturday, March 24

10 a.m.  West Burnside and SW Park (across Burnside from North Park Blocks)

Look for the Yellow “Standing on the Side of Love” banner.

 

12 p.m. Rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square

  • First Unitarian Church will meet at 10:00.a.m. at W. Burnside and SW Park across from the North Park Blocks
  • The march leaves the North Park Blocks at 10:30 a.m.
  • Rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square at 12:00 p.m.
  • Be sure to arrive:
    • with clothing fit for the weather and comfortable shoes. Wear your yellow Standing on the Side of Love t-shirts and scarves if you have them.
    • nourished and hydrated with water and snacks on-hand.
    • with a buddy (or pick one up when we gather) and their cell number
    • with the cell phone contact for an off-site person in case of emergency
    • with awareness of your surroundings.
      • Maintain the buddy system at all times — keep each other informed.
      • Be empowered to leave the march or rally if you do not feel safe.
      • You may see things that make you feel unsafe. It is good to know your comfort level.  For instance, given the nature of this event, there may be:
        • Counter-protesters displaying their firearms (unloaded open carry is lawful in Portland) to make a point.
        • You may see protesters with faces covered, wearing black.
        • There will be heavy police presence.
      • It is always good to be aware of what is happening around you, to be aware of where you might move to get away if anything is threatening to you, and to not get into yelling matches with anyone.