March for the Dream · Jan 18, 2027
Frequently asked questions
Parking, accessibility, strollers, dogs, weather and getting home. The whole day, with times and places, is on At a Glance.
Getting there and parking
Where do I park?
Sacramento City College (3835 Freeport Blvd.) has parking on campus. Arrive early for the best spots.
For the Extra Mile, park at the Oak Park Community Center (3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) or on the surrounding streets.
Coming straight to the Diversity Expo? Use the downtown garages and lots near the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J Street.
Can I take public transit?
Yes. Regional Transit (SacRT) light rail and bus routes serve Sacramento City College and downtown Sacramento, and transit is the easiest way to reach the Convention Center.
Where can I join the route?
You can join the march anywhere along the route, but we ask the general public to begin at Sacramento City College, where the program is.
On the day
Is the March for the Dream free?
Yes. The March for the Dream is free to the public and always will be. The Diversity Expo is free too.
Do I need an account to march?
No. The account is for your year: planning what you’ll do, inviting others, and seeing the impact you’ve made. The march is open whether or not you have one.
Where do I get a shirt?
Shirts are available at the march. Wear yours so we can find each other.
Can I bring my dog?
Service dogs are welcome on the march. Owners may be asked whether the dog is required because of a disability.
Accessibility
I can’t walk the whole route. Can I still take part?
Yes. Regional Transit provides a courtesy bus for anyone who has trouble walking any part of the march. If you start walking and can’t continue to the Convention Center, flag down an RT bus and it will stop for you.
Is the Diversity Expo accessible?
Yes. The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center is fully accessible, with ADA-compliant entrances, restrooms and seating.
Can I skip the march and just come to the Expo?
Yes. The Diversity Expo is free and open to everyone, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Come straight there if you’re not marching.
Getting home
How do I get back to my car?
Free shuttles take marchers back to Sacramento City College and the Oak Park Community Center. They begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m., when the event’s free transportation ends.
Are the buses free? Do I need a bus pass?
Yes, buses are free on march day for a limited time, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. You don’t need a bus pass for the return shuttle from the Convention Center to Sacramento City College or the Oak Park Community Center.