San Francisco Chronicle

Women’s marches and events being held in the Bay Area and beyond

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Women’s marches are being held around the country this weekend, marking the first anniversar­y of the inaugurati­on of President Trump and dozens of marches last January. Here is a roundup of women’s marches and events being held in the Bay Area and beyond on Saturday: San Francisco: People will gather at 11:30 a.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St. Rally starts at noon and will be followed by a march at 2 p.m. to the Embarcader­o. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2EtDgBi. Oakland: Starting at 10 a.m. at Lake Merritt Amphitheat­er, between 12th Street and First Avenue, the march will go up to 14th Street and end at Frank Ogawa Plaza. A rally will follow the march. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2lNOWIc. San Jose: The march begins at 11 a.m. at San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., and ends at Arena Green East, 340 W. St. John St. It will be followed by a rally. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2yZGo9y. Walnut Creek: A rally will start at 11 a.m. at Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., followed by a march 11:30 a.m. through downtown that will end back at the park. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2ETmR98. Pacifica: The event begins at 9 a.m. at Pacifica State Beach, 5000 Pacific Coast Highway. Details are still being confirmed. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2DgtzG0. Napa Valley: Participan­ts to gather at 10 a.m. near Napa City Hall on School Street between First and Third streets. A march will be held at 10:30 a.m., ending at Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., where a rally will be held. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2mQ5qQf. Sonoma: The march will start at noon at Sonoma Plaza, 453 First St. East. Details on a route were not immediatel­y available. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2rkIWvA. Santa Rosa: A sign-making event will be held from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at Brew Coffee and Beer House, 555 Healdsburg Ave. There will be a gathering and rally from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Courthouse Square, near the intersecti­on of Santa Rosa Avenue and Third Street. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2DqMDog. Sacramento: Participan­ts to gather at 10 a.m. at Southside Park, between Sixth and Eighth streets, and march to the State Capitol. For informatio­n: http://bit.ly/2DfPAF3. — Sarah Ravani, sravani@sfchronicl­e.com

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 ?? Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle 2017 ?? Demonstrat­ors rally during the Women’s March on Jan. 21, 2017, in San Francisco, one day after the inaugurati­on of President Donald Trump. Thousands marched to raise awareness of women's rights.
Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle 2017 Demonstrat­ors rally during the Women’s March on Jan. 21, 2017, in San Francisco, one day after the inaugurati­on of President Donald Trump. Thousands marched to raise awareness of women's rights.

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