General Information
Incentives
1. Sign-up will be available by November 2011 on the
March for Respect website, and through group leaders at various organizations
and schools. REGISTRATION IS FREE.
2. Awards are $1,000 to the school and $1,000 to the
organization that bring the most participants and has pre-registered their
group.
3. Groups/individuals must be present at the March
and the rally to qualify for the incentive prizes.
4. The most spirited group will receive a trophy.
Groups
Sign up to be an official Group Leader to win $1,000
for your school or organization. If you are a new Group leader, you will
need to attend one of the Group Leader kick-off
rallies to pick-up your group leader packet. Individuals that will walk
with your group should be registered on-line. Registration is FREE.
Route
Watch for upcoming route information. The approximate
length of the route through Downtown Dallas is 1.5 miles.
Rally
Before
A kick-off rally will take place just prior to the
march, and an awards presentation afterwards.
Information
Fair
Approximately 80 Agencies and businesses will exhibit
at an Information Fair which will be held in conjunction with the March.
Other
Activities
Games, bounce houses, a petting zoo and other fun
activities will be available at the March for Respect.
Minors
Minors and others who need assistance must be accompanied
by adults. Wagons, scooters, and wheelchairs may be used during the march.
Transportation
Riding the DART Rail to the West End is recommended.
Please arrive 2 to 3 hours before the beginning of the March to ensure on-time
arrival. When you arrive at your station, purchase a "Local Day Pass"
($3.00/cash only) from a ticket vending machine, which is good for round-trip
service all day.
DART provides supplemental van service in downtown
Dallas should anyone in a mobility device need assistance getting from the
train station over to the event area. Each DART rail car has two spaces for
mobility devices. Train service on Saturday runs every 30 minutes, so event
goers will want to consider this when using the train.
Area parking will be available for buses at no cost (with prior notice) on Hotel Street and for personal vehicles at regular lot fees.
Food
& Drink
Food and drink will be available for purchase from
businesses in the West End. Light concessions will be sold at the March near
the main stage.
Parking
Self-pay lots are available around the West End. Busses
can park and wait on Hotel Street between Memorial and Katy with prior notice.Click
HERE to view a map of the Dallas West End.
Security
At least one security officer will be present on-site
at the event. Backpacks and coolers are discouraged. A police escort will
be provided during the march.
Weather
The event will be held rain or shine unless serious
weather conditions exist. If the event is cancelled, local media will be
notified. Check with your radio and television stations for cancellation
notices.
First
Aid
First-aid will be available on-site.