REGISTRATION UPDATE: This little march in Asbury that began with a text amongst 4 friends who "just wanted to do something together" has grown from 500 to 1505 registered marchers and is still growing strong. After meeting with the great city of Asbury Park yesterday we determined that we will need to raise $5000 to fund security, street closures, equipment, stages and staff. If every person who signed up donates just $3 to $5 we will hit our mark and keep marching. This is a grassroots effort. Please go to our gofundme link and donate ASAP!

http://bit.ly/womensmarchAPfundraise

On January 21, 2017 we will proudly join the International community to march in support of unification and equality while helping to solidify the message that women's rights are human rights. This march is a sister event being held in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington. Bring your daughters, sisters, moms, aunts and besties... Bring your sons, brothers, fathers, uncles and neighbors... this event is for anyone and everyone who supports women rights.

This is a free event. Please click this link to register so we can properly manage the headcount: http://bit.ly/womensmarchAP

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"We call on all defenders of human rights to join us. This march is the first step towards unifying our communities, grounded in new relationships, to create change from the grassroots level up. We will not rest until women have parity and equity at all levels of leadership in society. We work peacefully while recognizing there is no true peace without justice and equity for all."- Excerpt from the Sister March Mission Statement. Read the rest of the mission statement here.

Please begin congregating at 11 and meet at the corner or Emory and Lake Ave at noon. After a welcome ceremony we will begin our march up Lake Avenue at 12:30 sharp. We will march to the Asbury Park Boardwalk where we will pause for a collective moment of gratitude then continue our march to Convention Hall and congregate in Bradley Park for our keynote speakers and address.

FAQ's

• IS THIS A PROTEST?

This is a PEACEFUL gathering being organized to unite and introduce local women, lift each other up, and raise awareness. "When they go low, we go high." - Michelle Obama

• WHO IS INVITED?

Bring your daughters, sisters, moms, aunts and besties... Bring your sons, brothers, fathers, uncles and neighbors... this event is for anyone and everyone who supports women rights.

• HOW CAN I SPREAD THE WORD

Please be sure to register for this free event through our Eventbrite page here:

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• WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

We can not advise on parking other than to say please follow the Asbury Park parking rules which we posted on Facebook and are as follows... Due to the time crunch in planning this event we will not be offering transportation. Please visit NJ TRANSIT at http://www.njtransit.com/ to plan your best route to the Asbury Park train station or look into bus schedules. The train station will be a close walk to our proposed meet up point so please consider it if you are nervous about driving. If you are driving, please consider finding a carpool. Parking in Asbury is on the street , numbered spaces, metered parking. Remember your space number and pay at the pay stations or download the app MPay2Park.

• WHAT SHOULD I WEAR

Please keep an eye on the weather and keep in mind that it is Winter in NJ. The temperature tends to be even cooler closer to the ocean so dressing in layers is probably your best bet. This event will happen rain or shine. Festive attire is welcome and encouraged. Lots of photos will be taken!

• WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Flags, signs, posters, balloons... anything festive and celebratory. Posters and banners are especially encouraged to visually express our message. We will be sharing artwork all week adding up to the march. We ask that everyone be environmentally responsible and be sure to keep track your personal belongings. Any items you bring in, please be sure to bring out.

• CAN I BRING MY DOG? Asbury is a very dog friendly town, howver please bear in mind that we may reach crowds up to 5000 for this event and decide what is best for you and your doog. All dogs should be leashed and cleaned up after.