More than 70,000 people are expected to march in London tomorrow to stand up for women's rights on the first day of Donald Trump's US presidency. Although organisers are saying it's not a *totally *anti-Trump thing, it's an opportunity for people of all genders to come together in opposition to racism, homophobia and sexism (so it is kinda an anti-Trump thing).
The London march is one of 616 events taking place across the world, spearheaded by the main protest in Washington DC that will see thousands march near the White House.
Protests have been taking place across the US all week in opposition to the new Republican/reality star president, including this ah-ma-zing-ly fun dance party on Wednesday that was thrown outside anti-gay rights Vice President Mike Pence's home in Washington DC.
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If you want to join thousands of people at an event in central London tomorrow, here's what you need to do.
What to pack
If you're staying in tonight because a) you're broke b) it's cold c) just because, why not invest your time in making a headling-grabbing placard to take with you tomorrow. Check out the Insta hashtag #womensmarchsigns for inspiration and get your creative on.
Umbrellas are probably one of the most annoying things in a large crowd of people, so take one for the team and bring your trusty anorak. Likewise, obnoxiously large bags and backpacks. If you like, you can accessorise your rainjacket appropriately with this patch.
And remember to pack snacks to fuel your energy for a day of fist-pumpin' protesting. Crowds are expected to be very busy, so you might not get an opportunity to grab food on the way.
What to wear
It's all about layers, people. It's meant to be pretty cold tomorrow, so - particularly if you're going to be holding a sign - remember your gloves.
Sturdy, rain-proof shoes are also a must. The march is nearly two miles long and you'll be standing up for a long time,so wear things that you're comfortable in.
How to get there
It starts in front of the US Embassy, 24 Grosvenor Square (W1A 2LQ is your postcode for Citymapper). It's probably best to arrange to meet your friends somewhere first as crowds outside the Embassy could be very busy.
The closest Underground stations, in order, are Bond Street (Central), Marble Arch (Central), Oxford Circus (Central, Bakerloo, Victoria) and Green Park (Victoria, Piccadilly). FYI - the Jubilee line is closed from Stanmore to Waterloo.
Here's a handy map with the route and stop-off points.
The march to Trafalgar Square should take two hours, where a rally will take place from 2-3:30pm. Mobile phone reception is expected to be rocky due to the huge volume of people expected there, so arrange a meeting point before you set off in case you lose your friends. When you get there for 12noon, look for the orange placards (and the huge crowds of people, obviously). There'll be a few speeches at the Embassy, and the march will start at 12:30pm. Hooray!
Women's Marches outside of London
There are sister events being held across the UK if you can't make it to London:
Liverpool
There’s a rally starting at 1pm at St George’s Hall, expected to last until 2:30pm.
Manchester
A two-hour march will begin at Albert Square from 1pm. Hats, scarves and gloves at the ready.
Leeds
A demonstration will start on main shopping street Briggate at midday.
York
A short march in York will start at St Michael le Belfrey at noon and come back round to High Petergate.
If you want to follow the action but have double-booked for tomorrow, the organisers behind the event will be streaming it via Facebook Live
. Bookmark it and get ready for some serious social media support tomorrow.
*Wherever you are, you can @ your photos and tweets to The Debrief on Twitter and Instagram, including the hashtags #thedebrief and #whyImarch. *
Let's do this!
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