Photos: Women’s March on Washington

Fading light didn't keep protesters at the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, from making their feelings clear. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — Fading light didn’t keep protesters at the Women’s March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, from making their feelings clear. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A man sports a shirt that reads, "This is what a feminist looks like" during the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — A man sports a shirt that reads, “This is what a feminist looks like” during the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A girl holds a sign during the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — A girl holds a sign during the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Singer Madonna was one of the performers during the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — Singer Madonna was one of the performers during the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

Ms. magazine founder and ctivist Gloria Steinem speaks during the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — Ms. magazine founder and ctivist Gloria Steinem speaks during the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe attends the Women's March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe attends the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel bowser takes the stage during the Women's March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel bowser takes the stage during the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

Actress America Ferrera speaks on stage during the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — Actress America Ferrera speaks on stage during the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson attends the Women's March on Washington on Jan. 21. 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson attends the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21. 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

Sen. Corey Booker (D-New Jersey) attends the Women's March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — Sen. Corey Booker (D-New Jersey) attends the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

The scene outside Trump Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 during the Women's March on Washington. (WTOP/Judy Taub) — The scene outside Trump Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 during the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Judy Taub)

Women's March on Washington participants arrive onto the National Mall following the event's rally on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2107. The crowd was so large that organizers had to alter the planned march route.Thick crowds packed the original parade's path, preventing leaders from getting through. (WTOP/Judy Taub) — Women’s March on Washington participants arrive at the National Mall following the event’s rally on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2107. The crowd was so large that organizers had to alter the planned march route. Thick crowds packed the original parade’s path, preventing leaders from getting through. (WTOP/Judy Taub)

Protesters attend the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Large crowds are attending the anti-Trump rally a day after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. president. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Large crowds are attending the anti-Trump rally a day after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. president. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Cher arrives for the Women's March on Washington on Independence Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Thousands are massing on the National Mall for the Women's March, and they're gathering, too, in spots around the world. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz) — Cher arrives for the Women’s March on Washington on Independence Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Thousands are massing on the National Mall for the Women’s March, and they’re gathering, too, in spots around the world. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Onward. We march! #WomensMarch #WomensMarchOnWashington pic.twitter.com/vm5zftpHI9
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) January 21, 2017

(AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Protesters gather on the National Mall for the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) — Protesters gather on the National Mall for the Women’s March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Former Secretary of State John Kerry walks through the crowd at the Women's March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — Former Secretary of State John Kerry walks through the crowd at the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

Protestors wait for speakers to begin their speeches in the cold along the barricades at the Women’s March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Organizers of the Women’s March on Washington expect more than 200,000 people to attend the gathering. Other protests are expected in other U.S. cities. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP Photo/John Minchillo

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Protesters attend the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Large crowds are attending the anti-Trump rally a day after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. president. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Large crowds are attending the anti-Trump rally a day after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. president. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

#WomensMarchOnWashington marchers waiting patiently. But crowd packs the entire women's March route blocking the way. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/xhUY5xcE8I
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) January 21, 2017

(AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A crowd of people in the overflow area of the Women’s March on Washington. The entire route of the Women’s March was packed as of 1 p.m., preventing organizers from leading a formal march to the White House. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

Protesters gather at the barricades for the Women’s March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP Photo/John Minchillo

Lily Donahue of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., center, holds a sign along the barricades at the Women’s March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP Photo/John Minchillo

Women rally at Capitol Hill as they make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Organizers of the Women’s March on Washington expect more than 200,000 people to attend the gathering. Other protests are expected in other U.S. cities. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Participants gather for the Women’s March on Washington on Independence Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Thousands are massing on the National Mall for the Women’s March, and they’re gathering, too, in spots around the world. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz

A Red Line train was too packed to allow more riders to board on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women's March on Washington in D.C. (Courtesy Elena Sierra) — A Red Line train was too packed to allow more riders to board on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. (Courtesy Elena Sierra)

Women show off their bright pink sweatshirts that read “Just another nasty woman” as they gather on First Street for the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

A march-goer raises a sign that reads “Keep your theology off my biology” before the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

A woman raises a sign reading "Make racists afraid again" as she heads toward the National Mall for the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — A woman raises a sign reading “Make racists afraid again” as she heads toward the National Mall for the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

A woman carrying a sign featuring Princess Leia from "Star Wars" walks with the crowd headed toward the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — A woman carrying a sign featuring Princess Leia from “Star Wars” walks with the crowd headed toward the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

People in costumes make their way toward the National Mall for the Women's March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — People in costumes make their way toward the National Mall for the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

Crowds of people gather on Pennsylvania Avenue before the Women's March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Rob Woodfork) — Crowds of people gather on Pennsylvania Avenue before the Women’s March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Rob Woodfork)

Women with bright pink hats and signs begin to gather early and are set to make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Organizers of the Women’s March on Washington expect more than 200,000 people to attend the gathering. Other protests are expected in other U.S. cities. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

People shouts slogans during the Women’s March rally in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The march was held in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, advocating women’s rights and opposing Donald Trump’s presidency. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

Sandy Cryder, left, and Dan Norum of Baltimore, Md., attend the Women’s March on Washington on Independence Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. Thousands are massing on the National Mall for the Women’s March, and they’re gathering, too, in spots around the world. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz

Jodi Evans from Los Angeles, Calif., attends the Women’s March on Washington on Independence Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington, on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. Thousands are massing on the National Mall for the Women’s March, and they’re gathering, too, in spots around the world. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz

Nicole Monceaux from New York City, attends the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington, on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. Thousands are massing on the National Mall for the Women’s March, and they’re gathering, too, in spots around the world. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz

A large crowd prepares for the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

FILE -- Large crowds wait to get into Shady Grove metro station to head toward the Women's March on Washington. (Courtesy Jennifer Davis) — Large crowds wait to get into Shady Grove metro station to head toward the Women’s March on Washington. (Courtesy Jennifer Davis)

Women put the finishing touches on their signs at Union Station before heading to the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — Women put the finishing touches on their signs at Union Station before heading to the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

The crowds just kept coming at L'Enfant Plaza on the morning of the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith) — The crowds just kept coming at L’Enfant Plaza on the morning of the Women’s March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Chants of "Fired up, ready to go" were heard at L'Enfant station, sparking cheers among people headed toward the Women's March on Washington Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith) — Chants of “Fired up, ready to go” were heard at L’Enfant station, sparking cheers among people headed toward the Women’s March on Washington Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Crowds of people fill L'Enfant Plaza Metro station, chanting "Fired up, ready to go" as they head toward the Women's March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith) — Crowds of people fill L’Enfant Plaza Metro station, chanting “Fired up, ready to go” as they head toward the Women’s March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Throngs WALKING inbound across I-395 14th Street Bridge toward #WomensMarch. You don't see this everyday. pic.twitter.com/BXwVxjEIKC
— Dave Dildine (@DildineWTOP) January 21, 2017

(WTOP/Max Smith)

Crowds flood L'Enfant Plaza Metro station as people head toward the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Lauren Dunne) — Crowds flood L’Enfant Plaza Metro station as people head toward the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Lauren Dunne)

A march-goer captures the large crowds of people on the National Mall before the rally for the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Jen Burnett) — A march-goer captures the large crowds of people on the National Mall before the rally for the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Jen Burnett)

A group of women show off their signs before the Women's March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart) — A group of women show off their signs before the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

Another march-goer proudly displays a sign featuring Hillary Clinton's face before the Women's March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Valerie Echeveste) — Another march-goer proudly displays a sign featuring Hillary Clinton’s face before the Women’s March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Valerie Echeveste)

These people have been waiting for more than two hours to catch a train to D.C. from Baltimore's Penn Station for the Women's March on Washington on Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — These people have been waiting for more than two hours to catch a train to D.C. from Baltimore’s Penn Station for the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

The scene outside Wiehle Reston Metro around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Gretchen Gyrich)

Women display their signs in the lead-up to the Women's March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart) — Women display their signs in the lead-up to the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

Crowds gather on the National Mall in preparation for the 10 a.m. rally at the Women's March on Washington. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart) — Crowds gather on the National Mall in preparation for the 10 a.m. rally at the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

A woman walks with a sign reading “I’m a Grandma, hear me roar” in preparation for the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Valerie Echeveste)

People prepare for the 10 a.m. rally for the Women's March on Washington. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart) — People prepare for the 10 a.m. rally for the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

Two D.C. residents proudly display their signs as they prepare for the Women's March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Valerie Echeveste) — Two D.C. residents proudly display their signs as they prepare for the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Valerie Echeveste)

Crowds fill Union Station in D.C. on the morning of the Women's March on Washington. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — Crowds fill Union Station in D.C. on the morning of the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

Women getting their pink hats for the Women's March on Washington. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/gLkLlQqVdK
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) January 21, 2017

(WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Women's March on Washington and rally gets underway at 10 a.m. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/VnEBl6Vi3c
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) January 21, 2017

(WTOP/Dennis Foley)

A packed red line train carrying people toward the Women's March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith) — A packed red line train carrying people toward the Women’s March on Washington in D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Traffic was being held up at the Ballston Metro station because there were too many people on the platform just after 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women's March on Washington. (WTOP/Dennis Foley) — Traffic was being held up at the Ballston Metro station because there were too many people on the platform just after 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Women with bright pink hats and signs gather early and are set to make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Organizers of the Women’s March on Washington expect more than 200,000 people to attend the gathering. Other protests are expected in other U.S. cities. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

A packed Yellow Line train headed from L'Enfant Plaza from Gallery Place on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Max Smith) — A packed Yellow Line train headed from L’Enfant Plaza from Gallery Place on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women’s March on Washington. The rally was set to begin at 10 a.m. (WTOP/Max Smith)

A sea of pink hat-wearing people ride the train toward the Women's March on Washington. Trains began to fill up at Union Station around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the march. (WTOP/Max Smith) — A crowd of pink hat-wearers ride the train toward the Women’s March on Washington. Trains began to fill up at Union Station around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the march. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Trying to get into the Metro station to go to the Women's March. @France4Hillary @MMFlint @WTOP pic.twitter.com/rJOrF2GipH
— Brandy Parker (@brandy_p) January 21, 2017

(WTOP/Kathy Stewart)

Though the rally for the Women's March on Washington didn't begin until 10 a.m., people were already gathering in the area by 7 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — Though the rally for the Women’s March on Washington didn’t begin until 10 a.m., people were already gathering in the area by 7 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

Silver Line from Wiehle toward Largo has room as it leaves Metro Center, but some cars fill. Spread down platform and plenty of room for now pic.twitter.com/mmLfisGVcJ
— Max Smith (@amaxsmith) January 21, 2017

WTOP’s Max Smith monitored conditions on Metro Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Max Smith) (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

People stand in line for the first Marc train from Baltimore to D.C. at Penn Station on the day of the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — People stand in line for the first Marc train from Baltimore to D.C. at Penn Station on the day of the Women’s March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

The line was several blocks long for the first train to DC from Penn Station by 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women's March on Washington. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — The line was several blocks long for the first train to DC from Penn Station in Baltimore Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

Just after 6:30 a.m., the line for the Marc train at Penn Station in Baltimore was already stretching down multiple blocks on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women's March on Washington. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) — Just after 6:30 a.m., the line for the Marc train at Penn Station in Baltimore was already stretching down multiple blocks on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, the day of the Women’s March on Washington. (WTOP/Jenny Glick)

A young protester holds up a sign during the Women's March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney) — A young protester holds up a sign during the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017. (Courtesy Shannon Finney)

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