Want to stir up some Good Trouble? Here’s your chance!
This weekend, cities throughout Virginia will participate in a national holiday in remembrance of the late civil rights leader John Lewis. Starting this Friday, organizers will honor John Lewis by causing a bit of Good Trouble themselves, with weekend-long rallies, protests, and festivals.
These events aim to educate Virginia residents on the importance of voting, their rights, and the lifelong work of former Congressman John Lewis.
Lewis dedicated his life to making Good Trouble for radical change, and now you can too with this week’s events.
Good Trouble Lives On– Weekend of Action
Friday (July 17)
Good Trouble Annandale: 8100 Braddock Road, 7:30 a.m.
A bridge brigade sign on the I-495 Beltway overpass. The overpass sign will read “Good Trouble Lives On–VOTE!” in an effort to remind Virginians that their voice and vote matter.
Good Trouble Abingdon: 323 W Main Street, 4:30 p.m.
A demonstration in support of the Voting Rights Act.
Good Trouble Reston: 11508 N Shore Drive, 5 p.m.
A voting rights town hall at United Christian Parish.
Good Trouble Staunton: 1 Churchville Avenue, 6 p.m.
A local pro-voting rights demonstration at Staunton Public Library.
Good Trouble Haymarket: 14710 Washington Street, 6:30 p.m.
A sunset vigil and resistance singing event.
Good Trouble Richmond: 216 W Leigh Street, 6:30 p.m.
A Richmond rally honoring the late John Lewis.
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Saturday (July 18)
Good Trouble Manassas: 8750 Sudley Road, 9 a.m.
A local visibility protest and community gathering.
Good Trouble Springfield: 8970 Burke Lake Road, 9 a.m.
A local demonstration honoring the memory of John Lewis.
Good Trouble Tysons: Corner of Route 7 and Gosnell Road, 11 a.m.
A peaceful demonstration aiming to educate locals in the fight against the SAVE Act.
Good Trouble Charlottesville: 1001 Preston Avenue, 12 p.m.
A local rally sponsored by Indivisible Charlottesville.
Good Trouble Alexandria: 5005 Duke Street, 1 p.m.
A local event featuring educational opportunities on voting rights and activities for kids.
Good Trouble Lynchburg: 2100 Park Avenue, 2 p.m.
A march followed by a community picnic at Miller Park.
Good Trouble Williamsburg: 5201 Monticello Avenue, 2 p.m.
A local rally hosted by local organizations with a list of keynote speakers.
Good Trouble Woodbridge: 12745 Minnieville Road, 6 p.m.
A local event featuring live music and donation collection for a local organization helping with homelessness.
Sunday (July 19)
Good Trouble Chase City: RSVP at Mobilize.us for this event’s address, 2 p.m.
A local event honoring the memory of John Lewis.
Good Trouble Manassas Park: 100 Park Central Plaza, 6 p.m.
A peaceful protest in support of the Voting Rights Act.
Good Trouble Franconia: 6601 Telegraph Road, 12 p.m.
A Good Trouble-themed festival featuring music, food, games, and giveaways.
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com. Please send details at least one week before the event.
