GrandRally Events at a Glance

Events at a Glance

All GrandRally events are free, but require registration. Register now.

Weds. 09/14
4:00 - 5:30pm	Advocacy Training Location: Hilton Hotel-- 8728 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910
6:00pm	Celebratory Reception Location: Hilton Hotel-- 8728 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910
7:00pm	Celebratory Dinner Location: Hilton Hotel-- 8728 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Thurs. 09/15
10:00 - 11:30am	Advocacy Training (same content as Weds. training) Location: Children's Defense Fund-- 25 E St NW Washington, DC 20001
12:00pm	Pre Rally Activities Location: West Grassy Front of US Capitol
1:00pm	GrandRally Location: West Grassy Front of US Capitol
2:30 - 5:30pm	Meetings with Members of Congress (make sure to pre-arrange your visits, see Advocacy for how-tos) Location: House and Senate Buildings
2:30 - 5:30pm	Debrief and Rest Location: TBA in the House and Senate Buildings

* Join our webinar to learn about and prepare for our National Call-In Day on September 12th at 2 pm. We will host a webinar to prepare you for the National Call-In Day. Register now.

General Tips:

* GrandRally events will require walking long distances to different locations. Please wear comfortable shoes.

* Review all event locations in advance to determine your best transportation options. of these events and plan transportation accordingly.

* Look at the Metro System Map in advance to plan your route.

Advocacy Training and Celebration Directions and Transport:

Take the Red Line to the Silver Spring Metro stop.

A small van is available for those with mobility; space is limited. If you require this service, please email grandrally.yvonne2011@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

GrandRally Directions:

Take Metro's Red Line to Union Station. The GrandRally is a few blocks walk from the stop.