St. Mary’s & St. Michael’s Parishes
National March for Life Trip, Washington DC
January 22-25, 2026
This year’s trip is open to all! Let’s fill a bus! I will be working with the Right to Life of Grand Rapids as I’ve done in past years. Any high school-aged students are welcome to join us! I will be coordinating a special side group to ensure a fabulous experience for them. Contact me for special pricing and permission slips.
This trip does involve a LOT OF WALKING!! It’s casual-paced but we will be walking on Friday from the hotel to the Rally and then the March is a couple of miles, then we walk back to our hotel.
Schedule: Information Packet with exact information will arrive in January.
Thursday, Jan. 22: Depart early morning via coach bus, lunch stop, arrive at hotel for night
Friday, Jan. 23:
• March for Life: 11:00 am Pre-Rally Concert, 12:00 pm Rally, 1:00 pm March
• Visit Congressmen’s offices
• Night tour of DC/monuments
• Spend night at hotel
Saturday, Jan. 24:
• Sightseeing – free time! Let me know what you are interested in and I can assist with
planning and coordinating. The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a
popular choice (Metro ride required)!
• Depart DC approx. 6:00 pm for overnight bus travel back to Grand Rapids
(between 6:00 – 8:00 am arrival Sunday morning, Jan. 26, back in GR)
Cost: Includes Bus Transportation to/from DC, hotel, tip for driver, DC night tour
$ 415 per person – 4 people per room
$ 465 per person – 3 people per room
$ 545 per person – 2 people per room
I will coordinate arranging the rooms/requests to share rooms.
I can place you in a room with others to reduce your cost.
Additional Money needed for trip:
Meals: plan for at least 4 meals (may bring own snacks on bus)(we will bring breakfast!)
Sightseeing: most activities we’ve done in past have been free! Many options!
Souvenirs
Deadline to Sign-up/Pay: November 22, 2025
Contact the Parish Office for more information