8:00 a.m.
Parking lots open and shuttle service begins (please refer to the map and transportation sections for more information).

8:30 a.m. Registration opens and festivities begin

• Fun and entertaining activities! Music, face painting, sign making, bubbles, temporary tattoos, team photos, button making, dog goodies, and more!
• Clothesline Project display (content note: this display features personal stories of sexual violence )
• Messages to Survivors display
• Entertainment provided by the Diamond Family Circus Troupe
• Food truck service: Bartleby’s, Bon Me, Taco Party, Chicken & Rice Guys, Sheherazad Food, and Ben & Jerry’s!
• Complimentary coffee provided by Starbucks (while supplies last)
• Complimentary granola bars, fruit, coffee, and water will be available while supplies last.

8:45 a.m-9:15 a.m. Gentle Yoga Session

Led by Jill Montoni, owner of Aarti Yoga studio in Ipswich

9:30 a.m. Walk kick-off rally begins
Speaking program to include the following:

• Gina Scaramella, BARCC Executive Director
• Kennedy Elsey, Mix 104.1 Morning Show Host
• Jaclyn Friedman, author, educator, and activist
• Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Councilor-At-Large

10:00 a.m. Walk begins
2.6-mile loop along the Charles River

11:00 a.m. Post-Walk celebration

• Jaclyn Friedman book sale and signing
• Lawn games, continued activities, team photos, and more!
• Knucklebones Boston fun and interactive activities for kids
• Food truck service continues with Bartleby’s, Bon Me, Taco Party, Chicken & Rice Guys, Sheherazad Food and Ben & Jerry’s! (a portion of the proceeds will benefit BARCC)

2:00 p.m. Last shuttles depart Artesani Park

A little nervous about attending the Walk? Attending alone and want to meet fellow BARCC supporters? This is the place to be!

You’ll find the Walk with Me tent near the registration area. Chat with our staff and volunteers there, and they’ll connect you with someone to walk with. You can also find Walk with Me volunteers wearing yellow Walk with Me buttons around the park and route.

It will be the end of April in New England, so be sure to dress in layers. It’ll be cooler in the morning but then warm and sunny as you walk and hang out afterwards for the post-event celebration. You should also wear comfortable shoes.

Complimentary granola bars, fruit, coffee, and water will be available while they last.
Food trucks will be serving a variety of fare, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

Food trucks that will be featured at the walk are:

Ben & Jerry’s: Ice Cream and Treats

Bon Me: The Bon Me Sandwich, our most popular item, is a decidedly non-authentic bánh mì, and those daring enough to take a step outside the traditional are sure to be met with a tasty meal made with the freshest ingredients and full of bold, unique flavors.

Taco Party: Taco Party’s mission is to show that food made only from plants can delight and fulfill you

The Chicken & Rice Guys: Chicken & Rice Guys aim to introduce you nomivores to the ridiculously delicious world of chicken and rice. With high quality ingredients, alluring aromas, and the seduction of self-saucing, we knew our halal grub would be a hit.

Sheherazad Food Truck: The Sheherazad Food Truck menu is based on a typical lunch menu in Iraq, which is traditionally made up of appetizers such as Kubba and Borek, served with fresh salads and a variety of fresh vegetables cooked in olive oil.

Bottled water and restrooms will be available at Artesani Park as well as at a rest area located at the halfway point on the Walk route.