I have been twice: once as a college student oh so many years ago, and then again, with my 13 year old son, just 7 years ago. Both were amazing experiences. I viewed it as a pilgrimage both times…be prepared to be uncomfortable—the weather (awful both times), the discomfort of traveling in close quarters, the march itself (lots of time on your feet). At the same time, it is an enormous boost to your faith and morale to be with so many like-minded people, and in spite of the discomforts, most every one manages to remain charitable and cheerful. It is also sad to see the other side—but it is a reminder of why we keep fighting the fight.

My husband, 4 month old son, and I will be at March for Life. I plan our experience.  My twitter is JAB221 for anyone who wants to follow along!

None of the previous comments have mentioned this yet—the “counter demonstration” is really nothing that needs to be “braved”.  The media will show 20 pro-abortion folk and 20 pro-lifers, and most of the country thinks that both sides turn out in somewhat equal numbers.  The one time I was able to go—in 2010—I’m not sure I even SAW any counter-demonstrators.  The media’s 20 may have been all there were!  The friend I was with spoke to a police officer who said that other than the cold, the police actually look forward to the March, because there’s really nothing they have to control; the pro-life crowds take direction and generally behave themselves.  Other rallies/marches are not so peaceful.  Every pro-lifer should put getting to the March on their list of goals.  It’s tiring but SO worth it.

The priest at our local Catholic high school (Fargo, ND) has organized a trip to the March the last 2 years.  Last year there were 45 kids who went and this year there are 80 going!  His goal is to have to shut down the school because all the kids are going!  They left yesterday on a bus for what is a 24 hour bus ride!  They will be stopping at a couple shrines along the way as well as attending the Students for Life conference this weekend in Maryland.  I’m so grateful my son has this opportunity!  I went in 1991 and it was awesome!

We take a chartered bus to the March for Life.  Our diocese has a meeting area. We have friends through out our diocese so it’s so much fun to run into them at the train station, at the basilica or on the street.  My girls love seeing the young sisters and priests and college students marching.  It really is inspiring.

I will be attending the March for about the 9th time this year.  I’ve always gone with my parish, but now I’m a freshman at Franciscan University, and I will be attending with them.  Don’t be fooled by “media reports”- we have a huge group coming!  Over 400 will take school-sponsored buses, and at least 400 more are driving down to DC that weekend.  This will also be my first year attending the Verizon Center youth rally prior to the March, and I’m really excited for that.  My strongest suggestion is BE PREPARED!!  Bring extra granola bars, hand warmers, and if you think you’ll need to sit down during the rally, bring your own chair.  The ground is most likely going to be wet.  Also, if you’re squeamish, mentally prepare yourself for the pictures of the aborted.  Some are pretty gruesome…  I hope to tweet updates at a_dewolf.  Please keep us in your prayers- the buses leave at 12 am on Monday morning and don’t return until 2 am on Tuesday.

My husband and I attended the March for Life while in college in the 80s…I NEVER imagined we would still be going, 26 years later, with our children.  I truly thought it would done.
Going with our children (on our parish bus or with our homeschooling group as a pilgrimage) has even deepened my convictions.  I always cry on the March.  Just to think how many lives have been lost since these laws were written…so sad.
I enjoy seeing people from all over the country…and this year, when two more of our children are in college, we will meet up with them at the Mall, in front of the stage (Christendom College plug…) and the Catholic Corps from Catholic Familyland across from the Supreme Court stairs.  It is all so much to take in…thousands of people.  If you aren’t there you never know how many REALLY attend. The secular media never comes close. 
As others have already said, be prepared, extra gloves, scarves.  Cell phones have made it SO much easier to find members of our group! 
Another great thing is to walk through the streets of DC praying the rosary…and as you walk you might start with a group of consecrated women religious and by the third decade be praying with a group of sign carrying teens, and by the end a group of
Fransiscans…but our prayer is the same…for Life…for all.

This will be our third March and we are traveling with our 9 kids in our RV from Ontario, Canada!!

Amarillo’s March for Life was today. We prayed for all of you going to DC.

I have been fortunate to attend the March in Washington on a couple of occasions.  There is nothing like it.  It is so beautiful, happy and prayerful.  However a few years ago, several people from our church could not attend.  So we held a Day of Prayer and Penance to End Abortion for those who cannot attend the March for Life in Washington.  Our Schedule is:
9:00 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00 a.m. The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary followed by the Litany for Life
12:00 p.m. The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary followed by the Litany for Life
3:00 p.m. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, The Chaplet of Divine Mercy followed by the Litany for Life
6:00 p.m. The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary followed by the Litany for Life
7:00 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Our parishioners are so grateful and we have a donation basket for the Pro-Life Office in our Diocese.  We hope to make it grow bigger each year.

2012 makes my third National Prayer Vigil and March for Life.  I have just returned home.  We have such amazing Shepherds who help us to prepare our hearts to speak in the Public Square!  Thank you Cardinal-designate Dolan, Cardinal DiNardo, and all the other Cardinals, Bishops, Priests and Seminarians who lead the faithful every year!  Thank you to all the young people who witness.  I am moved to my core once again as I move back into my real life to fight for life for another year. 

Let us take this Prayer Vigil and March for Life with us this year as we fight for life!  I am strengthened by the experience this year.  I love the point made earlier that we engage in the longest peaceful demonstration for human rights in history.  Here’s to our landmark 40th year coming in 2013!  May God deliver us from this dessert we have wondered!`

The March was phenom! First time attendant, this article pretty much sums up the experience for me: http://www.miamiarch.org/ip.asp?op=Article_1212815130832