Crowds, Road Closures Likely For March For Schools In Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD — On Monday, March 11, beginning at 6 p.m., the City of Annapolis will close the road for the March For Our Schools down Rowe Boulevard between Herbert Sachs Boulevard and Calvert Street at Bladen Street, according to a news release.

The marhc, sponsored by the Maryland State Education Association, is expected to draw more than 7,500 people, the city estimates. MSEA organizers have determined that number from people who have signed up to attend, including teachers, parents, students and community leaders from around the state. There will be a stage set up at Bladen and Calvert Streets where marchers will hear from speakers.

The march is expected to be the largest rally in Annapolis in a decade and significant traffic delays from Navy Stadium to the offices of the Maryland General Assembly are anticipated, city officials said.

Parking will be available (until full) at city garages, including:

• Noah Hillman Parking Garage – 150 Gorman Street
• Gotts Court Parking Garage – 25 Northwest Street
• Knighton Parking Garage – 1A Colonial Avenue
• Park Place – 5 Park Place (Free Circulator shuttles will run from this location)

In addition, the following parking lots and garages will be open (until full):

• Whitmore Garage – 25 Clay Street
• Calvert Street Garage – 19 St. Johns Street
• Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Avenue

Drivers should allow extra time to work around road closures in the area surrounding Rowe Boulevard on Monday, March 11 between 6 and 8 p.m.

For more information on the march, visit: www.marchforourschools.com.