Logistics
Plans for the March 19 March and Rally in Central Park, NYC are drawing support from antiwar groups across the country.
Saturday, March 19, the second anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, is a world-wide day of protest. In New York City, a broad coalition of antiwar, community,solidarity, and labor organizations will march from Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem to Central Park's East Meadow to demand the immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
Groups from all over the eastern U.S. are organizing buses, vans, car caravans, and peace trains to travel to NYC for what promises to be a massive rally against the war. Activists are travelling from as far away as Maine, Georgia, and Ohio to demand an end to the occupation and money for human needs, not for war.
Details
Marcus Garvey Park
10:00 AM - 124th St & 5th Ave. March to to 125th St Military Recruiting Station and . . . to Central Park
Marcus Garvey Park is one of the oldest public squares in Manhattan. Central to the life of Harlem for more than 150 years the park was renamed by the City Council in honor of the Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey in 1973.
The park located in East Harlem at 5th Ave. between 120th and 124th Streets, makes it an ideal gathering place for a march down 5th Ave.
BUS DROP-OFF: Mount Morris Park Drive West, between 120th and 124th Streets
Central Park - East Meadow
12:00 Noon - 97 & 5th Ave
The East Meadow is an open area in Central Park just off 5th Avenue between 97th and 100th Streets.
Enter the East Meadow from Park Drive East. Enter the park from the East side at 102nd Street or 90th Street
BUS DROP-OFF: 5th Avenue above 102nd St.
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BUS PICK-UP: 5th Avenue south of 77th St.
Maps
March Routes
The historic march from Marcus Garvey Park goes throught the heart of
Harlem; past shops on 125th St., down the busy Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave.
and through East Harlem.
Exit Marcus Garvey Park at 124th St. and 5th Ave. east on 124th St. to Madison
North on Madison to 125th St.
West on the south side of 125th St. to rall at the Armed Forces Recruiting
Center 76 W. 125th St.
West on 125th to Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave.
South on Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave. to 112th St.
East on 112th St. to Park Ave.
South on Park Ave to 102nd St.
West on 102nd St to East Drive in Central Park
South on East Drive to the East Meadow
Exit the East Meadow south on East Drive to 90th St.
Exit Central Park at 90th St. going East to Park Ave.
South on Park Ave to 77th St.
West on 77th St. to 5th Ave.
North to demonstration on sidewalk of 5th Ave from 79th St. South
Barricades
The police will have emergency lanes in the East Meadow, but they will be
open on two sides so that people can move freely between sections. Security
and staff will be able to cross the emergency lanes.
Placards and Signs
New York City does not permit wooden, plastic or metal poles at marches or rallies. If you make a placard on a pole, make sure to use a cardboard tube for the pole.
Park Rules
Glass beverage containers are not permitted in the park.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park.
Overnight camping is not permitted in the park.
Literature Tables
Groups distributing literature should bring their own tables to set up.
Vendors wishing to sell items should bring their own tables, and make
a $50 donation to the Troops Out Now Coalition. Please be aware of applicable
Park rules.
Directions
How to get to Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem
Marcus Garvey Park is between 120th and 124th Street at 5th Ave.
From the west side
Take the 2 or 3 train to 125th Street. Walk south on Lenox Ave one block to 124th St. then turn left and walk ½ block to Marcus Garvey Park.
From the east side
Take the M1 bus to 120th St.
Take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 125th Street. Walk west on 125th St. (or hop on a cross town bus) to 5th Ave. turn left on 5th Ave. and go one block to Marcus Garvey Park.
From Westchester and Connecticut
Take Metro North to 125th Street stop. Walk west on 125th St. to 5th Ave. turn left on 5th Ave. and go one block to Marcus Garvey Park. Alternatively, take the Metro North train to Grand Central Terminal and take the 4, 5, or 6 train uptown (see above).
From New Jersey
Take the PATH train into Manhattan or take a bus to the 42nd St. Bus terminal, then walk to 7th Ave and take the 2 or 3 train uptown. Follow the directions from the west side above.
Take a bus to the George Washington Bus terminal. Take the A train downtown to 125th Street then take a cross town bus to 5th Ave. Walk south 1 block on 5th Ave to Marcus Garvey Park.
Driving
If you need directions you should not be driving in NYC. Park at a Metro North or Long Island Railroad and follow the appropriate directions above.
How to get to the East Meadow in Central Park
Note: The police may restrict access to the park on the day of the event. We will post whatever information on access restrictions we have, when it is available.
From the west side
Take the B or C train to 96th Street and Central Park West. Enter the park just north of 97th and walk east until you reach the East Meadow.
Take the M96 or M106 bus from 96th Street on the west side to the Fifth Ave. stop then walk to the 102nd or 90th Street entrance to the park and walk to the East Meadow
From the east side
Take the 6 train to 103rd Street and Lexington Ave. Walk west along 103rd to 5th Ave. then turn left and walk down to 102nd St. Enter the park at 102nd St. and follow the roadway to the East Meadow.
Enter the park at 90th Street and follow the East Drive north to the East Meadow
Take the M1, M2, M3 or M5 bus to 5th Ave and 102nd St. Enter the park at 102nd St. and follow the roadway to the East Meadow.
From Westchester and Connecticut
Take the Metro North train to Grand Central Terminal and take the 4, 5, or 6 train uptown (see above).
Driving
If you need directions you should not drive into Manhattan. Park at a Metro North or Long Island Railroad and follow the appropriate directions above.