Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in midtown for the Women’s March. Ida Siegal reports.
What to Know
Another Women's March is scheduled for Saturday on the anniversary of last year's massive nationwide rally
The DOT has closed streets on the Upper West Side and in Midtown for the event
Some 400,000 people showed up to last year's rally, although it's unclear if this year's will be as large
The city is closing a number of streets on the Upper West Side and in Midtown for the 2018 Women’s March.
A huge crowd of about 400,000 people flooded Manhattan streets for the rally and march last year, which took place during the weekend of President Trump’s inauguration.
The Department of Transportation is closing the following streets Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• 76th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 74th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 71st Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 68th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 64th Street between Broadway and Central Park West
• 62nd Street between Broadway and Central Park West
• 61st Street between Broadway and Central Park West
Route
• Columbus Circle between Central Park West and West 59th Street
• West 59th Street between Columbus Circle and 6th Avenue
• 6th Avenue between West 59th Street and West 45th Street
Dispersal
• 45th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 44th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
• 6th Avenue between West 45th and West 43rd Streets
Noreen O'Donnell
Hundreds of thousands of people made their way to New York City Saturday for the Women's March on NYC.
Noreen O'Donnell
Participants marched with their children Saturday at the Women's March on NYC.
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
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Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
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A participant's sign reads "I march for my kids" during the Women's March on NYC.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Noreen O'Donnell
Protesters marched outside Grand Central Terminal Saturday during the Women's March on NYC.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Noreen O'Donnell
A sign reads "I just miss Obama" during the Women's March on NYC Saturday.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Noreen O'Donnell
Protesters march outside Grand Central Terminal Saturday during the Women's March on NYC.
Megan Merrigan / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters attended the Women's March on NYC Saturday, just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as president.
Coralie Carlson / NBC 4 NY
Participants march through NYC Saturday for the Women's March on NYC.
Noreen O'Donnell
Protesters march outside of Grand Central Terminal Saturday during the Women's March on NYC.
Noreen O'Donnell
Hundreds of thousands of protesters made their way to New York City Saturday for the Women's March on NYC.
Erica Davies / NBC 4 NY
A protester's sign reads "Obama Forever" at the Women's March on NYC Saturday.
Erica Davies / NBC 4 NY
A sign reads "love is love" at the Women's March on NYC Saturday.
Erica Davies / NBC 4 NY
Thousands of protesters made their way to New York City Saturday for the Women's March on NYC.
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People take part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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A Muslim American marches during the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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People arrive to Grand Central Station to take part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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Protesters stand in front of the Trump World Tower while taking part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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People pass Grand Central Station while taking part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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Thousands of people walk on 42nd Street while taking part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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People hold up a drawing of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin kissing while taking of part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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Thousands of people take part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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Thousands of people take part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in New York City. The Midtown Manhattan event was one of many anti-Trump protests nationwide that came a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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