Roll to the Polls 2020
When
Oct 17 (Press Event) / Oct 24 / Oct 31
Where
Tropicana Field
Admission
Free to the Public
What
Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis.
- Roll to the Polls – Flyer
- Celebrate #EveryDayIsElectionDay with The #VotingIsOurVoice
- Roll to the Polls in October!
- Partner with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum in our efforts to safely cast your vote by mail ballot in a motorcade to the polls.
- Decorate your vehicle (optional). Please keep it family friendly.
In a demonstration of democracy, October 24 and 31, Voting is Our Voice is sponsoring a Roll to the Polls motorcade. Residents are asked to join us in a procession to the polls as we honor the legacy of the Honorable John Lewis. This safe and fun parade will begin at 1:30pm with staging in Tropicana Field Lot 4. We encourage participants to decorate their cars, bikes, motorcycles, golf carts or whatever means you choose to roll in, as we celebrate our right to vote.
Press Event – Saturday, Oct 17 / Roll to the Polls – Press Release
Beginning at 10:30 am “Voting is Our Voice” organizers and partners will rally in their vehicles during a Press Conference which will kick off activities in conjunction with getting out the vote. Immediately following the Press Conference, volunteers will be taking our efforts to the street. Motorcading through neighborhoods, sign waving and knocking on doors to remind residents the importance of returning their mail-in ballot.
Roll to the Polls – Saturday, Oct 24 & Saturday, Oct 31
Register for Roll to the Polls
Beginning at 1:30 pm, staging for a motorcade will occur in Tropicana’s Lot 4 where bicyclist, motorcyclist, skaters, those on golf carts, cars, and trucks will “Roll to the Polls.” Saturday, October 31, vehicles will be creatively decorated as a part of our demonstration of democracy. Masks, t shirts, water bottles and other novelty items will be available for the first 1,000 participants.
Voting is Our Voice is a collaboration between Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum and Women Talk Black. Voter empowerment is the core of this initiative. Launched earlier this year, our goal is to deliver resources and programming to support efforts around voter education and increased civic engagement.