On June 14th we’re hosting Kick Out the Clowns: a bold day of grassroots street circuses that expose the chaos of MAGA’s agenda and bring people together to laugh, rage, and resist. There will be actions hosted around the country with our flagship resistance circus in Madison, WI.
📍 Library Mall, Madison, WI
🕛 Saturday, June 14th
🕛 12 PM CT — KICK OUT THE CLOWNS Resistance Circus
🕛 2 PM CT — NO KINGS march & rally hosted by our local partners will kick off from Library Mall after the circus at 2 PM and end at the WI State Capitol
If you’re coming from outside of Madison, Women’s March has partnered with Rally to help coordinate transportation to Library Mall. You can reserve a seat on an existing bus, start your own route, or crowdfund your ride with others in your area. Get on a bus →
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
Metro Transit: Madison's public bus system, Metro Transit, offers various routes that can take you to Library Mall. Metro Transit buses cost $2.00 per ride. You can pay with cash or use a Metro card.
PARKING
Madison, WI can be tricky to navigate during large events. We recommend parking garages located on South Livingston Street, State Street Campus and State Street Capitol. There is an underground parking deck located on the corner of Lake St & University Ave.
Water and snacks
Weather-appropriate clothing and festive wear (optional)
Signs and banners
A charged phone and portable battery
A mask — Masks are encouraged, especially in crowded areas or if you’re traveling with vulnerable loved ones.
Yes! Look out for a DIY on-site art build hosted by Women’s March. We’ll provide poster boards and art supplies. Let’s fill the streets with color, creativity, and defiance. There will also be a limited number of printed signs.
Yes. The event will meet ADA standards, with accessible restroom options. We’re working closely with partners to ensure the event is as inclusive as possible.
12-2 pm: In Madison we will have a Volunteer/ADA tent
ASL interpreter on stage, ADA seating, and designated ADA volunteers.
After the event there will be an ADA shuttle to the State Capitol leaving from Langdon Street.
If you have specific requests please contact accessibility@womensmarch.com
Absolutely. This is a peaceful, people-powered event, and many families will be attending together.
Masks are encouraged, especially in tightly packed areas. Please stay home if you’re feeling unwell.
Come as you are but festive, circus-y attire is encouraged! Make sure to check the weather and dress accordingly.
The sideshow activities will open at 12 PM. Our main stage circus will start at 1 PM.
Following the circus at 2 PM a march & rally hosted by our local partners will kick off from Library Mall.
You’re still part of this movement. If you can’t travel, you can still take action—find a local event near you and show up in your community.
We recommend arriving at Library Mall at noon so you can take part in our fun sideshow activations hosted by Women’s March and our event partners. Enjoy art making, get your fortune told, and much more from 12 - 1 PM.
The circus will end at 2 PM. Our local partners will be hosting a march and rally that kicks off from Library Mall after the Circus ends at 2 PM. The march will end at WI State Capitol with a rally at 3 PM.