WATCH: People's March 2025 in DC; thousands to protest Trump inauguration
FULL RALLY: People’s March in D.C. ahead of Trump inauguration
Thousands gathered Saturday in Washington, D.C. for "The People’s March," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON - Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. Saturday for "The People’s March," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20.
The rally, historically known as the Women's March, has a new name — the People's March — an effort to energize exhausted voters and broaden support for progressive organizing after Trump's decisive win in November. Trump takes the oath of office Monday, Jan. 20.
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What is the People’s March?

The backstory:
Women outraged over Trump's 2016 presidential win flocked to Washington in 2017 and organized large rallies in cities throughout the country, building the base of a grassroots movement that became known as the Women's March. The Washington rally alone attracted over 500,000 marchers, and millions more participated in local marches around the country, marking one of the largest single-day demonstrations in U.S. history.
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Big picture view:
This year’s march has been rebranded as the People’s March to broaden the group's appeal. Saturday's protest will include issues of feminism, racial justice, anti-militarization and other topics. It will end with discussions hosted by various social justice organizations.
The march is being organized by several activist groups, including Planned Parenthood, the National Women’s Law Center, Abortion Access Now and the Women’s March.
"In 2025, the U.S. will begin a new presidential term with the start of an openly authoritarian administration. We face a government of billionaires, con artists, and white supremacists who are enriching themselves while dividing and attacking our communities," the event website reads. "They unite to divide. We must unite to rise."
Dig deeper:
This year, the march is expected to be about one-tenth the size of the first one and comes amid a restrained moment of reflection as many progressive voters navigate feelings of exhaustion, disappointment and despair after Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss. The comparative quiet contrasts sharply with the white-knuckled fury of the inaugural rally as massive crowds shouted demands over megaphones and marched in pink pussyhats in response to Trump's first election win.
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People’s March schedule
What they're saying:
Tamika Middleton, managing director at the Women's March, said a massive demonstration like the one in 2017 is not the goal of Saturday's event. Instead, it’s to focus attention on a broader set of issues — women’s and reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, immigration, climate and democracy — rather than centering it more narrowly around Trump.
"This is our moment to remind the billionaire boys' club where the power truly lives: with the people. Let's make it count," the organizers wrote.
The march organizers have partnered with Rally Bus to bring charter buses to D.C. for the march.
Here’s the schedule of events in Washington, DC, according to the People’s March website:
- 10 a.m. - Meet Up at Kick Off Locations
- 11 a.m. - March Steps Off from multiple locations
- 1 p.m. - Rally and People’s Fair Start
- 3 p.m. - Rally and People’s Fair End
Kick off locations: The march will kick-off at 10 a.m. in three separate locations in downtown DC.
- Farragut Square - 912 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
This location will focus on Democracy, Immigration, Anti Militarism, and Climate, and include groups like Rising Majority, Popular Democracy, and Democratic Socialists of America.
- McPherson Square - 901 15th St NW STE 700, Washington, DC 20005
This location will focus on the critical issues facing DC. It will include Harriet's Wildest Dreams, Free DC, Palestinian Youth Movement DC, and many other DC-focused organizations.
- Franklin Park - 1332 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005
This location will focus on bodily autonomy, gender justice and LGBTQIA issues. It will include Women’s March, Gender Liberation Movement, Generation Common Good, and others.
Rally location: The People’s March will end at the Lincoln Memorial, where a rally and People’s Fair will be held.
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What's next:
Trump is planning a "Victory Rally" to be held at Capitol One Arena on Jan. 19.
"This is President Trump’s VICTORY RALLY the DAY before being sworn in as the 47th President — the crowd needs to be HUGE!" an email to supporters advertising the event, the Associated Press reports.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and the rally begins at 3 p.m. Ticket registration information can be found here.
The Source: This report includes information from the Associated Press and the People's March website.