2020 March on Washington expected to draw thousands to D.C

On Friday, August 28th, tens of thousands of people are expected to come to D.C. for the 2020 March on Washington.

This year has been full of trauma, from the financial stress, health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to the documented murder of George Floyd that l led to an international social uprising. It couldn’t be more fitting to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington.

The march was announced in June, at the height of protests against police brutality and racial injustice. The march will be led by the families that "know the pain" including the families of George Floyd, Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Trayvon Martin.

The march will begin at 1 p.m. ET at the Lincoln Memorial and will end at the MLK Memorial around 3 p.m. ET.

If you plan to attend the march, please be sure to comply with health guidance and local ordinances related to the coronavirus pandemic.