1 - Bring your Life Fest Ticket
All attendees are required to present a ticket for admission to the event. Please print and bring your Life Fest Ticket emailed to you after your Registration.
2 - Tickets
If we fill every seat in the venue, we will begin a waiting list, and let you know as tickets become available. Tickets will also be sold at the door, in the event of cancellations.
3 - Livestream Available
The Livestream of Life Fest will be available on the homepage of this website, as well as at the Sisters of Life YouTube Channel on January 19, 2024 from 6:00am - 11:00am EST.
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4 - Doors opening at 6:00 am
The doors will be open at 6:00am! And Damascus Worship will begin at 6:00am.
5 - Bag & Security Policy
Backpacks are not permitted in the building, but clear bags and medical/diaper bags are allowed. We ask that you leave your backpacks in your vehicle. This will help for easier entry to the building. Everything is subject to security screening.
Prohibited Items:
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Glass containers of any kind (Metal, plastic ok if empty upon entry)
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Backpacks and large bags over 14x14”
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Large flags and banners
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Poles and staffs (metal, plastic or wooden)
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Weapons, dangerous objects and illegal substances
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Food and beverages
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Professional cameras with detachable zoom lenses and/or tripods
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Video cameras
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No Dogs, animals, and/or pets (except service animals)
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Whistles, Artificial noise makers
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Laser pointers
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Large Umbrellas (collapsible ok)
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No Smoking / Vaping of any kind
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No Drones or any flying objects
6 - Food & Beverages not available
The venue is not able to provide food this year. We ask that you provide your own breakfast and lunch. Thank you for understanding! Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the venue. We suggest you leave food and beverages in your bus/vehicle and return to it after the event concludes.
7 - Registration for Priests & Bishops
If a Priest or Bishop are in your group and would like to concelebrate please ensure they complete the 'Priest Participation Form' here.
8 - Arrival to Life Fest - Transport & Parking Details
Free parking for cars and buses is available across from the D.C. Armory in “Lot 3 - RFK Stadium” from 4:30am - 7:00pm. We suggest attendees return to their bus after Life Fest for transport to the National March. Buses and bus drivers are welcome to return to Lot 3 after dropping groups off near the Mall.
The address of “Lot 3 - RFK Stadium” is 1910 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002
9 - Departure from Life Fest - Metro directions to the March for Life
If you arrived by bus, we suggest returning to your bus after Life Fest for transport to the National March. If you plan on taking the Metro, the Stadium-Armory metro station (19th St SE) is adjacent to the venue. You can ride the Blue/Silver/Orange Line from Stadium-Armory to Smithsonian to arrive directly at the National March’s rally. The ride is 10-14 minutes.
How to Purchase Metro Fare:
Option 1: SmarTrip Mobile App
For this option, each individual will need to purchase their own fare. You are not able to make group purchases on the app. The cost is $6 minimum - a $2 set up fee and a $4 fare (min). You only need to purchase the minimum for this trip.
Steps: Go to the App Store. Download SmarTrip. Create an account. Verify account via email. Login. Select “New SmarTrip Card” blue box. Click “Add Stored Value.” Complete purchase.
Option 2: Kiosk at Stadium-Armory metro station
For this option, you will have to purchase an individual plastic SmarTrip card for each traveler. Each card is $10 minimum ($2 for card, $8 starting balance). You only need to purchase the minimum for this trip.
Steps: Stadium-Armory metro station is adjacent to Armory on 19th St SE. Find a blue Kiosk and follow the instructions. You can pay via credit card or cash. The machine only accepts bills up to $20, and only provides up to $10 in change.
