Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.
On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble.
From voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act to the criminalization of protest, the Trump administration is launching a full-scale attack on our civil and human rights. But we know the truth: in America, the power lies with the people, and we’re rising to prove it.
This is more than a protest; it’s a moral reckoning. A continuation of the movement Lewis helped lead, and a new front in the struggle for freedom.
This local event is being organized by volunteers with the Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee for THURSDAY, JULY 17, from 6-8 PM, on the plaza outside Manassas Park City Hall (Manassas Dr at Park Center Ct) and along the NORTH sidewalk of Manassas Drive between Bank St and the railroad tracks.
We will stand along that Manassas Drive sidewalk with protest signs and small American flags to be seen and heard by those in passing vehicles.
Ample free parking will be available in the surface parking lots on either side of the City Hall/public library building and in the nearby VRE parking lot on the other side of the railroad tracks. Public restrooms will be open inside the City Hall/library building.
Our event headquarters will be beneath a blue popup canopy tent on the City Hall plaza. Visit our headquarters to learn about various local political activities and to create a handmade protest sign if you need one.
If you have one, please bring a small handheld American flag and a protest sign that speaks to your issue(s). Patriotic attire is welcome but optional. In addition, bring a water bottle, dress for the weather, and reach out if you have any questions. And please spread the word!
IMPORTANT: We have received a public gathering permit from the City of Manassas Park to conduct this event. Participants must obey all pedestrian and traffic laws and may not interfere with the movements of vehicles or pedestrians. Our event marshals, wearing orange vests, will act to de-escalate any potential incidents of harassment, vandalism, or violence. If you see something, say something. If the City requires us to modify our plans, we will notify event registrants in advance via email.
Please note: A core principle behind our Good Trouble Lives On actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Please RSVP for this event on Mobilize.
In addition, two separate but related events are scheduled for the coming week:
1) This SUNDAY, July 13, from 2-4 pm, we’re hosting a Good Trouble Lives On Sign-Making Party at the Bull Run Public Library on Ashton Ave to create protest signs for the July 17 event. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP HERE, so we’ll bring enough poster board and markers.
2) On Thursday, July 17, from 5-6 pm, convening on the plaza outside Manassas Park City Hall, Delegate Michelle Maldonado (HD-20) will host a ‘Good Trouble Social Hour’ immediately before our ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ event for light fare, drinks, and community building. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/W64ycybth3Lrii3Q7 so staff can get headcount for food and drinks.
We hope you can help make Good Trouble with us next Thursday!
