Prop 8 Party Time: Where Are Today’s Rallies? Full List Here!
Minutes ago the Ninth Circuit upheld Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling that Prop 8 is unconstitutional. It’s time to rally to show your support for marriage equality, get the word out, and celebrate!
Here’s a list of rally’s in New York and California. If you have one not listed, add it in the comments section below!
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New York City
Stonewall Inn 6:00 – 7:00 PM
See Marriage Equality New York’s Facebook page for info and a map.
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California
Via Marriage Equality USA on Facebook:
Contra Costa County
What: Community gathering at the Rainbow Community Center
Where: Rainbow Community Center 3024 Willow Pass Road, Suite 200 Concord, CA 94519
When: 6:00–7:00 PM Tuesday, February 7
Contact: Leslie Stewart (925) 765-6064
Fresno
What: Community Rally
Where: Corner of N. Blackstone Avenue and E. Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93726
When: 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, February 7
Materials: Bring pro-equality, No on 8 signs.
Contact: Jaymi Morgan (559) 704-7683
Los Angeles
What: Community Rally, then a march down Santa Monica Blvd.
Where: West Hollywood Park on N. Robertson Blvd. (next to the Abbey Bar) West Hollywood, CA 90069
When: 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 7
Materials: Signs will be provided, but please bring your own as well.
Contact: Tristan Blaine (805) 657-4150
Sacramento
What: Informal gathering at The Cornerstone inside Headhunters in midtown Sacramento to await the posting of the decision to the 9th Circuit’s website.
Where: The Cornerstone inside Headhunters 1930 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816
When: 9:30 AM Tuesday, February 7
Materials: Wear Marriage Equality USA, Equality Action NOW, No on 8 t-shirts and be prepared to talk with media. Bring $$ for coffee, etc.
Contact: Ken Pierce (916) 718-3464
San Diego
What: Street Protest/Celebration, then proceed to Community Center Rally
Where: Meet at 6th Avenue and University Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 Then proceed to the LGBT Community Center 3909 Centre Street San Diego, CA 92103
When: Time TBD; Tuesday, February 7
Materials: Bring signs to celebrate or protest the outcome of the case. Contact: Fernando Lopez (619) 861-7939
San Francisco
Where: Market Street & 17th Street (across from Castro & Market) San Francisco, CA 94114
When: 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 7
Materials: Wear your pro-equality, pro-marriage equality, or No on 8 t-shirts.
Contacts: Rev. Kelly Rivera Hart (415) 260-5704 and Billy Bradford (415) 716-6315
Santa Clara County
What: Community rally gathering to celebrate or protest the decision, and to rededicate our resolve to achieve full equality nationwide.
Where: Mountain View City Hall 500 Castro St Mountain View, CA 94041
When: 6:00–7:00 PM Tuesday, February 7
Materials: Bring your pro-equality posters, banners, etc., wear pro-equality t-shirts
Contact: Lisa Liu 408-741-4824
Image by Steve Rhodes via Twitter

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