"The Women’s March on Eureka (WME) was held on Saturday, January 21, 2017, with an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 people who attended the rally and march – the largest peaceful gathering in Humboldt County history. The march began at the C Street Market Square, proceeded a mile through Old Town Eureka, back to the Market Square. Individuals and groups from a broad cross section of the community participated in the event, distinguished by a display of mutual support, inclusion, respect, and willingness to stand up for fundamental American values of human rights, equality, justice."