NO KINGS 3 EVENT INFO

Contact For Accommodations

If you have any questions or needs that we have not listed below, please email comms@traverseindivisible.org.

Accessibility Drop-Off Locations

F&M Park: The drop-off point for the ADA Accessibility Area at F&M Park is located on State Street, on the North Side of F&M Park (south side of State Street), about halfway the length of F&M Park, directly North of the Gazebo. We will have a small area marked off with traffic cones and signage. There will be a liaison to help if assistance is required, and limited seating at the gazebo, with extra area for folding chairs or mobility devices. This is only a drop off point, and there is no parking on State Street along F&M Park. One note is that there is a curb at the street by this drop-off point. Our liaison will do their best to assist you.

Rotary Square: The drop-off point for the ADA Accessibility Area at Rotary Square is located in the alley / paid parking area on the South side of Rotary Square, directly across from the Post Office, and just North of the Union Street bridge. Turn into the alley / parking area, and the drop-off will be on your left hand side. There will be a liaison to help if assistance is required, and limited seating on and around the Rotary Square “soap box”. There is no curb between the drop off area and the “soap box”, but it is surrounded by grass, with an adjacent sidewalk in close proximity.

Accessible Parking

F&M Park: Due to being a residential neighborhood there is no accessibility specific parking in the immediate area. However, all street parking directly around F&M Park has access to the park via sidewalk on each of the four corners of the park. The West side of the park has the largest sidewalk, as it’s part of the TART Trail, and is also closest to the march launch point (at the Northwest corner of the park.)

Rotary Square: Rotary Square is located downtown Traverse City, so while there is dedicated accessible parking in the area, most of it is farther from the park and would require crossing sidewalks, roads, and the marching route. Your best bet is to use the metered parking along the South side of Rotary Square. This usually fills up quickly, so if you’re considering this option we encourage you to show up by 12:30pm.

Transportation Options

On-street parking around F&M Park is limited.  Consider taking the FREE BATA Bayline bus (www.bata.net/bayline) to the E. Front and Barlow or Wellington bus stops and then travel one block south to State Street. The Bayline has a bus arriving every 15 minutes.  Park-n-ride options on both the TART and Bayline include the Old Woodland Creek Furniture lot in East Bay next to Burger King or Career Tech Center on Parsons Road.  Bayline riders may also park at Meijer, on US 31 adjacent to the garden center, or the GT County Civic Center, and take the bus from there.  Click this www.batabustracker.com link or use Google Maps (transit option in 'directions') to follow your bus live. 

Participation Options

If you’re not able to march, but still want to join us, please do! There will be a stationary presence of Traverse Indivisible volunteers at F&M Park for the duration of the march, and while the march will be heading downtown, you’re more than welcome to hang out at the park or in the accessibility area under the gazebo. Seating space is limited, and we recommend bringing your own folding chair. While space is limited, there is room for mobility devices, and we will do our best to accommodate whatever needs you may have.

If you’re not marching, and want to “be amongst it”, your best bet is joining in at Rotary Square. This optional stop-off point is where the majority of guided singing will happen, has ample roadside visibility for your signs, and has an accessibility drop off area, and small reserved seating area for those with accessibility needs. If you can’t stand, we are reserving the “soap box” bench in the Southwest corner of the park for those who need an accessible place to sit.

Route Conditions & Terrain

F&M Park: Mostly grass, surrounded by curbed sidewalks, with limited concrete areas (basketball court, gazebo) within the park. If there is snow the general park grounds will be difficult to access via wheelchair.

March Route: Roughly 1.5 miles total.Sidewalks and crossing road intersections. Currently the sidewalks are snowy and icy. State Street has fairly narrow sidewalks, depending on snowfall. Downtown sidewalks will be tight with people, but in general are fairly clear. You may encounter potholes or other road obstacles when crossing at intersections.

Rotary Park: Mostly grass, surrounded by curbed sidewalks. If there is snow the park will be difficult to access via wheelchair. Ample sidewalk access on the North and West side of the park, although that will be packed with marchers, so show up early (by 1pm) if you want to “claim a spot”. The “soap box” accessibility reserved area is directly adjacent to the West sidewalk, but there is a small patch of grass between the area and the sidewalk. This could be complicated if conditions are snowy.

Restroom Access

F&M Park: Two standard size portable toilets. In the Northwest corner of the park.

Rotary Square: No portable restrooms available. Downtown business and public facilities only.

Seating Areas

F&M Park: While we won’t be at the park for very long (the march leaves by 1:10 pm) there is a limited accessibility seating area in the gazebo. Bring a folding chair or stool if you need one, and arrive early if possible to ensure space is available.

Rotary Square: Limited accessibility seating will be reserved on the “soap box” bench in the Southwest corner of the park. The square will be packed, so if you want to bring a folding chair, you are encouraged to show up early.

If there is snow on the ground, there may not be accessible seating, so check our Day Of Status Report to stay updated.

Sensory Considerations

No Kings 3 will be a loud and energetic event. Participants are encouraged to bring noisemakers, and there will be collective singing, chanting, and cheering throughout the march. Crowds will be dense at gathering points (F&M Park and Rotary Square) and along the march route. If you are sensitive to loud sounds or crowded spaces, you may want to position yourself toward the edges of the group or participate from a quieter vantage point along the route. We will not be using amplified sound systems with strobes or flashing lights, but participants will be taking photos and videos. If you have specific sensory needs or questions about what to expect, please contact us at comms@traverseindivisible.org.

Assistive Services

We are in the process of working with a local organization to look for an ASL Interpreter to be stationed at Rotary Square (on the “soap box”.)

There is a downloadable .docx version of this website information here or at the bottom of the page.

If you prefer video, we will have an informational video posted on this page, and to our social media, one-week before the event.

Weather Considerations

This is one of our biggest concerns, as heavy amounts of snow or ice on the ground will not only impact marching conditions, but how accessible the parks are. While we can’t control the weather, we can keep you informed. Make sure to check our Day Of Status Report on the day of the event to get the lowdown on current weather and surface conditions.

Downloadable Resources

For a text-only version of this website as a Word document, click here.

For a text-only version of this website as a .PDF file, click here.