Anti-Trump Protests In New York, Washington, DC: Full Schedule Of Marches And Rallies

As President Donald Trump closed in on his first 100 days in office, his opponents continued to take to the streets to protest his presidency and policies. Organizers have planned events since the new administration took over in January and showed no signs of slowing down as April came to a close.

In New York, Washington, D.C., and around the country, marches were planned for the last days of April and the first days of May. The list below shows upcoming protests and rallies. Many smaller, sister marches for each of the below events were also planned for towns and cities in various states.

April 29, People’s Climate March
Washington, D.C.

The People’s Climate March protest was set to coincide with the 100th day of the Trump administration. Organizers aimed to rally for clean water, air and land protections, protection for tribal people and lands, renewed commitment to public funding and investments and free speech. The march in D.C. planned to start in front of the Capitol before circling the White House and ending at the Washington Monument. A map of sister marches taking place in other locations throughout the country was posted on the People’s Climate March website.

May 1, May Day | Rise Up New York! Immigrant Rights and Worker Rights
New York City

In order to mark May Day, a day used to celebrate workers’ rights, protesters planned a rally in Manhattan’s Foley Square. Organizers planned to “stand together to resist the policies of the Trump administration.” The event also promised “musical performers who represent the diverse communities of New York City” as well as other performances by people impacted by the Trump administration. Additional events were planned throughout New York state to protest.

May 1, May Day March
Washington, D.C.

A May Day March was planned for the nation's capital, as well. Organizers aimed to demand more empowerment for the working class, an end to mass deportations and incarceration, a renewed commitment to natural resources and the environment and a rally for a new minimum wage and universal health care.

May 4, Keep Trump Out of New York
New York City

Hosted by the New York State Immigrant Action Fund and the New York Immigration Coalition, the protest was set to occur outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan.