PHOTOS: Indigenous Peoples March and the March for Life

WASHINGTON — A wintry, wet D.C. hosted two rallies around the National Mall on Friday: The Indigenous Peoples March and the March for Life.

Here are some scenes from the events.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18:  A protester carries a Crucifix during the Right To Life March on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Right to Life Campaign held its annual March For Life rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court protesting the high court's 1973 Roe V. Wade decision making abortion legal.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 18: A protester carries a Crucifix during the Right To Life March on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Right to Life Campaign held its annual March For Life rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court protesting the high court’s 1973 Roe V. Wade decision making abortion legal. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18:  Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building during the Right To Life March on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Right to Life Campaign held its annual March For Life rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court protesting the high court's 1973 Roe V. Wade decision making abortion legal.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 18: Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building during the Right To Life March on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Right to Life Campaign held its annual March For Life rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court protesting the high court’s 1973 Roe V. Wade decision making abortion legal. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Park Police bundled up on a cold wet Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Park Police bundled up on a cold wet Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Park Police bundled up on a cold wet Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Park Police bundled up on a cold wet Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Crowds began to form early Friday for the annual March for Life (WTOP/Max Smith)
Crowds began to form early Friday for the annual March for Life (WTOP/Max Smith)
The stage was set early Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
The stage was set early Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists proceed Friday during the Indigenous Peoples March. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Activists proceed Friday during the Indigenous Peoples March. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People’s Law Project)
Activists proceed Friday during the Indigenous Peoples March. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Activists proceed Friday during the Indigenous Peoples March. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People’s Law Project)
Participants in Friday's Indigenous Peoples March gathered near the Lincoln Memorial. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Participants in Friday’s Indigenous Peoples March gathered near the Lincoln Memorial (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People’s Law Project)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Pro-Life supporters take phots during the 2019 March for Life Conference and Expo on January 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 17: Pro-Life supporters take phots during the 2019 March for Life Conference and Expo on January 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Pro-Life supporters prepare signs following youth rally during the 2019 March for Life Conference and Expo on January 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 17: Pro-Life supporters prepare signs following youth rally during the 2019 March for Life Conference and Expo on January 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
Indigenous Peoples March participants rallied at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday. (Courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Indigenous Peoples March participants rallied at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday. (Courtesy Lakota People’s Law Project)
Activists had their signs ready as Friday's March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists had their signs ready as Friday’s March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists take part in Friday's March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists take part in Friday’s March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists gather for Friday's March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists gather for Friday’s March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists had their signs ready as Friday's March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists had their signs ready as Friday’s March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Indigenous Peoples March participants danced together during Friday's rally at the Lincoln Memorial. (Courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Indigenous Peoples March participants danced together during Friday’s rally at the Lincoln Memorial. (Courtesy Lakota People’s Law Project)
Buttons and other memorabilia were available as Friday's March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Buttons and other memorabilia were available as Friday’s March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Indigenous Peoples March participants danced together during Friday's rally at the Lincoln Memorial. (Courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Indigenous Peoples March participants danced together during Friday’s rally at the Lincoln Memorial. (Courtesy Lakota People’s Law Project)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18:  A protester carries a Crucifix during the Right To Life March on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Right to Life Campaign held its annual March For Life rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court protesting the high court's 1973 Roe V. Wade decision making abortion legal.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18:  Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building during the Right To Life March on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Right to Life Campaign held its annual March For Life rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court protesting the high court's 1973 Roe V. Wade decision making abortion legal.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists braved the elements Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Park Police bundled up on a cold wet Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Park Police bundled up on a cold wet Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Crowds began to form early Friday for the annual March for Life (WTOP/Max Smith)
The stage was set early Friday for the annual March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists proceed Friday during the Indigenous Peoples March. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Activists proceed Friday during the Indigenous Peoples March. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Participants in Friday's Indigenous Peoples March gathered near the Lincoln Memorial. (Screengrab courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Pro-Life supporters take phots during the 2019 March for Life Conference and Expo on January 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Pro-Life supporters prepare signs following youth rally during the 2019 March for Life Conference and Expo on January 17, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
Indigenous Peoples March participants rallied at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday. (Courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Activists had their signs ready as Friday's March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists take part in Friday's March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists gather for Friday's March for Life. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Activists had their signs ready as Friday's March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Indigenous Peoples March participants danced together during Friday's rally at the Lincoln Memorial. (Courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)
Buttons and other memorabilia were available as Friday's March for Life got underway. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Indigenous Peoples March participants danced together during Friday's rally at the Lincoln Memorial. (Courtesy Lakota People's Law Project)

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