Everything You Need to Know

It is a nonpartisan, Black-led, multiracial, interfaith, and intergenerational mobilization returning to Washington, D.C. on Friday, August 28, 2026, the 63rd anniversary of the original 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march is co-chaired by Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and Arndrea Waters King, and co-convened by the National Action Network and the Drum Major Institute.

The right to vote is under direct attack, equal opportunity protections in education, the workplace, and public life are being scaled back, and the rising cost of housing, healthcare, and groceries is making daily life harder to afford. This march stands on the same ground as 1963 because the work of that march remains unfinished.

Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Gathering begins at 8:00 AM. The program begins at 9:00 AM. Plan to arrive early. Security screening, road closures, and Metro crowds can add significant time. Full program details, including speakers, will be announced as the date approaches.

The march is co-convened by the National Action Network (NAN) and the Drum Major Institute (DMI), led by Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III as Chairman, and Arndrea Waters King as President. It is joined by a growing coalition of national, labor, faith, and civic organizations. See the full list of confirmed partners.

Yes, in spirit and lineage. This mobilization is rooted in a documented charge: in 2000, at the Redeem the Dream gathering on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Mrs. Coretta Scott King brought Rev. Al Sharpton and her son, Martin Luther King III, together and charged them to keep marching side by side. As Rev. Sharpton has said, "We're fulfilling the assignment Mrs. King gave us."

The march has taken place. To receive the full program video, photos from the day, and news of the next national action, use the form on the homepage.

The march was free and open to everyone.

Yes. This march is for people of every race, faith, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and background. Families, workers, students, faith communities, unions, elders, youth organizers, civic groups, and neighbors all have a place in this work.

Yes, this is intended to be a family friendly gathering. Keep an eye on children and agree on a meeting point with your group in advance in case anyone gets separated during the day.

Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and supportive walking shoes, water, sunscreen and a hat, a valid photo ID, any personal medications, and a charged phone. Keep bags small, large bags and coolers may be restricted.

Please plan accordingly and dress for the weather. Especially if temperatures are higher than average, standing outside for hours may impact you. We encourage you to carry water and cooling items for the summer heat. See the full Safety & Security page for details.

Yes. Group rates are available at the AC Hotel Washington DC Downtown and the Hyatt Place Washington DC / White House, with a more distant option at the Holiday Inn Washington College Park. Visit the Hotel page for addresses, rates, booking deadlines, and reservation links.

Yes. Schedules, arrival details, and localized updates will be posted to the official site as they are released. Registering ensures you receive the latest updates as departure plans are finalized.

Several media outlets will livestream and broadcast throughout the event and at different times during the day. Check your local networks and C-SPAN.

The march is planned as a peaceful, lawful, and family friendly gathering rooted in nonviolence. Organizers coordinate with local and federal authorities and the National Park Service, and trained marshals, volunteers, and first aid support will be present throughout. Read the full Safety & Security page for details.

For any emergency, call 911. For non emergency help during the event, find the nearest march marshal, staff member, or information point.

Organizers are committed to making the march as accessible as possible. Accessibility details and points of contact for accommodations will be shared as plans are finalized. If your group has specific accessibility needs, note it when you register through the "Do you require any ADA accommodations?" field. See the full Accessibility section for more.

There is no modified route for the March. Those who will not march should remain seated in place or depart from the Lincoln Memorial. For those who line up to march, prepare to line up and coordinate with your groups ahead of time. We ask that people determine their ability to march and make any needed arrangements to participate.

Because the gathering takes place on National Park Service land, all participants must follow NPS rules, posted guidance, and event staff instructions, including any restrictions on prohibited items. Review the Safety & Security page before you arrive.

Sign up through the Partner section on the homepage. Partners lead outreach through their own trusted channels, and every organization marches under its own banner toward the shared goals of the march. See the full list of confirmed partners for reference.

Visit the Faith Leads the March page to sign up, find organizing resources, and join the clergy mobilization effort.

Visit the Chapters page for chapter specific logistics, hotel information, and collective registration.

Visit the Divine Nine page to select your affiliation and sign up alongside fellow members, chapters, and councils.

Visit the Youth, College & Young Adult Mobilization page for ways to join, from registering and organizing a bus to volunteering and campus outreach.

Donations can be made online or through Cash App. Visit the Donate section on the homepage for details. Your gift helps fund buses, accessibility, and the ground operation that makes August 28 possible.

Use the sign up or partner forms on the relevant page for your question, bus, partnership, clergy, chapter, Divine Nine, or youth, and the team will follow up directly.