PEOPLE'S MARCH IN KEENE, NH

All are Welcome!

What? A downtown march and rally supporting our Democracy and our Freedoms - Reproductive Freedom, Voting Rights, Civil Rights, Women's Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights, and the Right to Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Livable Planet, among others.

When? Saturday, January 18, 2025. We will come together to march at 1 PM. We expect our rally at Central Square will end between 2:30 and 3 PM. Those who prefer to skip the march are encouraged to show up for the rally at Central Square at 1:30 PM.

Where? Gather at 229 Main Street by the Keene State College Appian Way Gate, next to Rhodes Hall. From there we will march about 1/2 mile north on sidewalks to Central Square, where we will wave our signs, enjoy music, hear from a couple of speakers, and celebrate that we are not alone in our efforts to protect cherished freedoms. If possible, bring a sign which highlights a threatened freedom which matters to you.

Parking? There is metered parking on both sides of Main Street near the Appian Way Gate. Bring plenty of quarters (4 quarters pay for one hour). Near Central Square there are some meters which take only a credit card, and some which take only quarters. You may park for free in one of the limited number of spaces behind Historical Society of Cheshire County at 246 Main Street. Don't even think of parking in a Keene State College lot. Students are returning to campus on Saturday, and parking enforcement staff will be busy.
 
Note: Safety is our top priority. We will walk north toward Central Square on sidewalks and adjacent grassy areas. At intersections we will cross the street in crosswalks, avoiding disruptions to traffic flow onto or off Main Street. We will be in no hurry to get to Central Square. We intend to be law-abiding, respectful and kind to downtown shoppers, diners, business owners, and to individuals who may disagree with the messages on our signs. While the First Amendment guarantees our freedom of speech, and our right to assemble peaceably, it also guarantees the same rights to those who don't agree with us. 

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Attendees
Starts on
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST
Ends on
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM EST
KSC Appian Way Gate
229 Main Street
Keene, NH, 03431
United States
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