March for Life registrant portal
So you're coming on the March for Life! Now what?
Schedule of Events
For a more detailed schedule, use this link to subscribe to our march for life trip calendar!
Thu
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9:30 am Load buses in Grand Rapids
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10:00am Buses depart Grand Rapids
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12:15pm Load buses in Ann Arbor
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12:45pm Buses depart Ann Arbor
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2:30pm Lunch stop at Commodore Perry Service Plaza
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5:15pm Switch drivers in Youngstown, OH
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8:30pm Dinner stop at TA Travel Center in Breezewood, PA
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11:30pm Arrive at hotel
Fri
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11:00am Group photo on the lawn of the National Mall - immediately upon
getting off the bus -
12:00pm Rally
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1:00pm March for Life
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4:00pm Free time
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7:00pm Pizza party at the hotel!
Sat
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Free day!
Sun
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8:30am Check out of the hotel and load buses
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9:00am Buses depart DC for Michigan
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11:30am Lunch stop in Breezewood, PA
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3:30pm Driver swap in Youngstown, OH
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6:00pm Dinner stop at Erie Islands Travel Plaza
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8:45pm Drop-off in Ann Arbor
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11:15pm Drop-off in Grand Rapids
Packing List
What to bring:
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1 piece of luggage (suitcase or duffle bag) to stored under the bus
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1 personal item to keep with you on the bus
Required Items:
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Wallet, Credit/Debit card, spending money, photo ID required to get into the hotel
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Phone charger
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Reusable water bottle
Optional Items:
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Advil and chapstick
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Headphones
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Extra snacks (we will provide some)
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Books, homework, things to keep you occupied on the bus rides
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Blanket, travel pillow, or eye pillow if you want to sleep on the bus
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Hand and foot warmers
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Backup battery pack
Suggested Clothes to Bring:
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Fleece-lined pants and shirt
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Warm, wool socks and extra socks
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Sweatpants and/or snow pants, depending on the weather
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Thick, waterproof boots with traction
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Undershirt, long-sleeved shirt, sweatshirt
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Thick, lined, warm, waterproof coat
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Scarf, hat, and gloves
Pick-Up Locations & Hotel
Grand Rapids
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The Grand Rapids bus arrives at the location at 9:30am and leaves at 10:00am.
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We will leave without you if you are late and we have not heard from you.
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Park at the MDOT Park & Ride Grand Rapids/Kentwood. The address is:
3210 Deposit Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Ann Arbor
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The Ann Arbor bus arrives at the location at 12:15pm and leaves at 12:45pm.
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We will leave without you if you are late and we have not heard from you.
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Park at the Miller Road Park & Ride Stop in Ann Arbor. The address is:
2901 Miller Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Hotel
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We will be staying in the Hyatt Centric Arlington.
1325 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209 -
The hotel is off of the Rosslyn Metro Stop on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
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Breakfast is not provided on a complimentary basis at this hotel, so please plan to get breakfast on your own.
More Info
How much spending money should I bring?
Attendees will need to pay for:
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3 dinners
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4 lunches
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3 breakfasts
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A metro card and fare (see guide)
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Anything else (souvenirs, etc.)
PLM provides snacks for the buses and a pizza party on Friday!
What about the Pizza Party?
This year, PLM has decided to treat students to a Pizza Party at the hotel after the March for Life. This is a great opportunity to get to know the other attendees, talk about your experience at the March, and make plans together for the following day.