March 12, 2026 • California State Capitol
Resources
Find everything you need here to plan your day and participate with confidence. This resources page includes registration details, transportation tips, schedules, campus coordination tools, safety guidelines, and downloadable materials to help you and your group prepare for March in March at the State Capitol. Use these resources to stay informed, organize your trip, and make sure your voice counts alongside thousands of students, faculty, staff, and allies advocating for strong, affordable public higher education across California.
Event Logistics
Pre-March Activities (Southside Park)
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Welcome / Sign-In Table
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Attendee check-in
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Workshops (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)-
45-minute sessions, rotating topics and facilitators include:
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Non-Violence Training
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Know Your Rights: Dealing with ICE
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Student Advocacy Training
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Legislative Visit Preparation
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Food Trucks-
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Food truck tickets provided
Opening Speakers (12:30 – 1:15 PM)-
Kick-off remarks to open the march and amp up the crowd
March Preparation
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1:15 – 1:30 PM
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Chant practice and organizing participants into a march formation
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Chant lead identified
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March Begins-
1:30 PM - March from Southside Park to the West Steps of the State Capitol
Capitol Program (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
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MC welcome and opening remarks (5 minutes)
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Spirited rally on the West Lawn with a schedule of approximately 16 speakers
4:00 PM - Program Conclusion-
Attendees gather at the West Steps of the California State Capitol, 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 to check in and join the march together. This central location makes it easy to meet your group, connect with campus contingents, and start the rally on time.
Plan your trip to Sacramento early. Many campus groups arrange buses and carpools to the Capitol. Public transit and ride-share are good options since parking near the Capitol can be limited. If you drive, arrive early to secure street or garage parking around the Capitol area.
The march is peaceful and open to all. Organizers encourage you to stay aware of your surroundings, travel with your group, know where first-aid and water stations are, and follow event staff guidance on crowd movement. If you need accessibility support, check in with event volunteers on site for assistance.
Bring essentials for comfort and advocacy: water, snacks, sunscreen, a charged phone, signs that reflect your message, a hat, and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather and carry layers; Sacramento can be cool in the morning and warm by midday.