WASHINGTON (7News) — Thousands will converge on the National Mall Friday morning for one of the nation's largest anti-abortion activist rallies.

Hearing from lawmakers, anti-abortion activists, and religious leaders, National March for Life rallygoers will gather under the base of the Washington Monument before marching to the Supreme Court on a route longer than previous years' events, officials said. Thousands recently gathered at the nearby Lincoln Memorial for the People's March.

This year's event, according to organizers, is themed 'Life: Why We March', which will focus on "acknowledging the humanity of each person, while also highlighting the need to protect and support both mother and child through the thousands of resources available to them."

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, event organizers have shifted more toward care for mothers and children during and after pregnancy. Last year's theme was "With every woman, for every child."

Here's what to know:

EVENT SCHEDULE

Events are expected to begin at around 11 a.m. with a Pre-Rally Concert, which will transition into speakers starting at noon. The Christian-based rock group Upspoken is set to perform during the event, officials said.

At around 1 p.m., rallygoers will leave the Washington Monument and head down Constitution Avenue, Northwest, and onto Pennsylvania Avenue, NW before crossing the Mall and continuing up Independence Avenue, Southwest. The march ends at the front of the Supreme Court building on First Street, Northeast.

RALLY SPEAKERS

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, and US Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) are listed as anticipated speakers at the event.

Other event speakers are listed below:

• Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer, mother, and pro-life advocate
• Lila Rose, President of Live Action
• Dr. Catherine Wheeler, Obstetrician
• Josiah Presley, Abortion Survivor
• Beverly Jacobson, CEO of Mama Bear Care
• Jennie Bradley Lichter, President-elect of the March for Life
• The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas; Chair, Committee on Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
• Hannah Lape, student and president for the Wheaton College Voice for Life
• John Thune, U.S. Senate Majority Leader from South Dakota
• Jeanne F. Mancini, President, March for Life Education and Defense Fund
• Rep. Chris Smith, Congressman, New Jersey's 4th District
• Julie Stone, Founder and Instructor, Sopranojam Music Studio
• The Most Reverend Joseph E. Naumann, Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas

ROAD CLOSURES

D.C. Police have announced the following road closures. Officials said all closures may change based on conditions. Seek alternate routes and expect delays.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Constitution Avenue from 18th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• Pennsylvania Avenue from 7th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• 17th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive, NW
• 10th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 9th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 3rd Street from Indiana Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Madison Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
• Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, SW

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Constitution Avenue from 18th Street to 3rd Street, NE
• Pennsylvania Avenue from 7th Street, NW to 3rd Street, NW
• 17th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive, NW
• 12th Street Tunnel
• 10th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 9th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 9th Street Tunnel
• 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 3rd Street from Indiana Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Madison Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
• Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, SW
• Independence Avenue, SW from 4th Street, SW to 2nd Street, SE