According to event organizers, the mission of the march is to stand in solidarity for the protection of women's rights, safety, health and families, recognizing that vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of the country.
Here is how participants in Austin experienced the event.
This photo of the #WomensMarchATX at the Texas State Capitol is wild. Biggest protest I've seen. Proud of my fellow Texans! ?: Curtis Smith pic.twitter.com/Xr9E7XtJ1t
— Jace Deloney (@JaceDeloney) January 21, 2017
#WomensMarchAustin has kicked off at the state Capitol. Thousands of demonstrators are making a large loop around Capitol grounds. pic.twitter.com/suDEZe7KJm
— Jill Ament (@JillianAment) January 21, 2017
Cop with APD says there are at least 30k folks at this march. Says he's been here 13 years and "never seen anything like it." #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/OPtpoXxm5m
— Ashley Lopez (@AshLopezRadio) January 21, 2017
Pedestrian march now blocking Congress-6th St-Lavaca-11th St. Take alternate routes; expect heavy delays. #ATXTraffic pic.twitter.com/BaIiEnJbDo
— ATX Mobility Depts. (@austinmobility) January 21, 2017
I'm beyond proud of our Texas women! #atx #austin #texas #equality #equalrights #strength #humanrights #womensmarch #womensmarchaustin pic.twitter.com/kIdIBcvUvl
— JTab's World (@jtabsworld) January 21, 2017
#halfmast at the Texas Capitol, on streets "biggest women gathering in Texas history". #WomensMarch ???? pic.twitter.com/y5TBYmyNBn
— Bruno Sánchez-A Nuño (@brunosan) January 21, 2017
Austin, Texas right now. #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/TnuLcobEp5
— Lonely Child (@thisisbray) January 21, 2017
#WomensMarch #WomensMarchAustin pic.twitter.com/ULh6K1uNaa
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) January 21, 2017
I love my city. #WomensMarchAustin pic.twitter.com/Gfj9v0GrCy
— Kristi (@pinkysaurusrawr) January 21, 2017
#WhyWeMarch I feel the positive vibes for once in a long while. ???#WomensMarch @womensmarch @POTUS pic.twitter.com/CS2lulwiQZ
— Melissa A (@mz_rocko) January 21, 2017
"This is what a feminist looks like" #WomensMarch #womensmarchatx pic.twitter.com/0XPFxAiXRr
— Sarah Marloff (@SarahMarloff) January 21, 2017
Thousands gathered on the lawns of the capitol and more arriving in bus loads. #WomensMarch #WomensMarchAustin pic.twitter.com/axI7VC7PEP
— Brianna Stone (@bristone19) January 21, 2017
My dad came to March with us #WomensMarchATX pic.twitter.com/rjmlstdHS9
— RED (@strontium87) January 21, 2017
I march for those who cannot. For those who have fallen for a false promise and don't yet realize it. #whyimarch #Resist #womensmarchatx pic.twitter.com/HsVKMoLC10
— Chad Peevy (@cdpeevy) January 21, 2017
#WomensMarchatx pic.twitter.com/C4MvgYTrGM
— Desiree Henderson (@Desimumbles) January 21, 2017
The right to assemble/petition are fundamental & important rights. Good to exercise every once in a while too. #WomensMarchATX #womensmarch pic.twitter.com/XCapd1dOMU
— J.D. Moore (@Jordan_Dallas) January 21, 2017
The Capitol grounds are more crowded now than I am during rush hour.#WomensMarchATX pic.twitter.com/pVAJyC3VVw
— Evil MoPac (@EvilMopacATX) January 21, 2017
Proud of my Texan brothers and sisters matching today. TRUE patriots. #WomensMarchATX #WomensMarch #wethepeople #civilrights pic.twitter.com/TnDl2Myt2S
— Cass (@CassPressley) January 21, 2017
On a city bus headed to the TX Capitol so crowded with #nastywomen & allies there's no room for anyone else #womensmarch #womensmarchATX
— Radical Librarian (@1RadLibrarian) January 21, 2017
Gathering. #WomensMarch #womensmarchatx #texas #austin pic.twitter.com/Jjb8Y2fQVd
— shar (@salsalissentio) January 21, 2017
Let's go, y'all. #WomensMarch #WomensMarchATX pic.twitter.com/cdrxelO1QZ
— Jennifer Sinski (@jennifersinski) January 21, 2017
Heading out! #WomensMarchATX pic.twitter.com/W9Zu6UIkUB
— winter pollan (@WinterPollan) January 21, 2017
Waiting with @jaygootz & a mess of beautiful Austinites for the #womensmarchatx! #yoursilencewillnotprotectyou pic.twitter.com/YZ1MtHUe4f
— Cristin O. Aptowicz (@coaptowicz) January 21, 2017
Favorite sign so far of #WomensMarchATX. pic.twitter.com/QVEUr9v9OR
— Aaron/Ask For Joy (@askforjoy) January 21, 2017
I just waited at the bus stop with a queer Muslim family so my #womensmarch #womensmarchatx is off to a rad start.
— HypedUpCaitlin (@DontMessWithATX) January 21, 2017
#LatinasPresente "Respeta mi existencia o espera resistencia!" #WomensMarchATX #ResistTrump @jolt_texas pic.twitter.com/NbWJ93790m
— Berenice Ramirez (@Bere_Ram1590) January 21, 2017
Thousands pouring into Capitol grounds for #WomensMarchAustin @kvue @statesman pic.twitter.com/fbfxi2wm3t
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) January 21, 2017
#HearOurVoice #WomensMarch @indivisibleATX @TX10Indivisible I refuse to sit down! pic.twitter.com/T6dBRI28VX
— Lucy (@lLucylLaVern) January 21, 2017
Come And Take It! pic.twitter.com/r3o12M4Ke4
— ll ? (@llspiers) January 21, 2017
First time I ever see a bus this full in Austin. We feel the love, we feel the power. #WomensMarchATX pic.twitter.com/aBVHFbzjf8
— M con M Miranda (@maustera) January 21, 2017
@SusanWAlbert #womensmarchatx pic.twitter.com/q8DjUYrSIy
— Sandra Spicher (@Sandpaper7) January 21, 2017
#WomensMarchatx pic.twitter.com/9fq9fPucuS
— Rev. JF Crawford (@TheMissionalist) January 21, 2017
Pedestrian march anticipated to start around noon. Expect road closures & heavy delays around Congress, 6th St, Lavaca, 11th St. #ATXTraffic pic.twitter.com/0E8PMv9VwM
— ATX Mobility Depts. (@austinmobility) January 21, 2017
Three generations! On our way to #WomensMarch #WomensMarchatx #marchonaustin pic.twitter.com/F1ccVbUMMq
— C Foote (@technolibrary) January 21, 2017
If you're marching today, stay safe!!! Remember, today is all about peace and love!! #WomensMarchATX
— Liliana (@lilihallllllll) January 21, 2017
So much nastiness and growing. #WomensMarch #womensmarchatx pic.twitter.com/PnplJiDz90
— Kristan Poirot (@PoirotKristan) January 21, 2017
Hi #atx drivers please pick up marchers if you see them at a bus stop. Busses are full. #WomensMarch #WomensMarchatx
— Susannah the Geek (@greatergoodgeek) January 21, 2017
Deeply moved by the scene here. Inspired by these strong women. This is just the beginning. #WomensMarchAustin pic.twitter.com/Eiy90Plv56
— ZackTeibloom (@ZackTeibloom) January 21, 2017
Spotted at the Texas #WomensMarch. pic.twitter.com/9cOjuj1h5T
— Jessie Opoien (@jessieopie) January 21, 2017
Over 4,000 tshirts sold out, per the woman working the tshirt table. #womensmarchaustin pic.twitter.com/g1EeQh6CUC
— Mariana Alfaro (@marianaa_alfaro) January 21, 2017
#womensmarchatx #truth pic.twitter.com/ZdSMQVvqEl
— Maya McElroy (@mayamc12) January 21, 2017
The Paramount Theater. #WomensMarchatx pic.twitter.com/OWIjUEvsWd
— Enedelia Obregon (@bossymama57) January 21, 2017
