Pink Army Takes to D.C.'s Streets

A sea of pink swept through the city today as Susan G. Komen for the Cure®'s Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk kicked off and twisted its way through Washington. The event extends through Sunday, so keep your eyes peeled for thousands upon thousands of pink clad women—and several men too—winding their ways through the Nation’s Capitol. Walkers will cover 20 miles per day, and the Bethesda Metro Station will serve as an official cheering station on Saturday from 10:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dupont Circle serves as Sunday’s cheering station, as participants wind their way through the Zoo, past the White House, and to a closing ceremony at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Download the map of the route here.

The event coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each walker must raise $2,300 to participate, plus that whole walking 60 miles thing. The steady stream of walkers is an impressive and emotional sight—groups stream by for hours, many sporting neon wigs, memorial tees, fluttering flags and fanny packs. And after that 47th mile or so, they’re probably just a bit tired. So if you see a sea of pink this weekend, give the marchers your best cheer.