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Gallery: Women’s March brings demonstrators to Syracuse, New York City and Washington, D.C.

By Daily Orange Staff
About 250,000 people demonstrated in New York City as part of the Women's March.
About 250,000 people demonstrated in New York City as part of the Women's March. Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
A woman holds a sign that reads "Love wins."
A woman holds a sign that reads "Love wins." Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
The Women's March was organized in response to Donald Trump, his proposed policies and his comments toward women.
The Women's March was organized in response to Donald Trump, his proposed policies and his comments toward women. Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
Millions of people participated in the Women's March, which is significantly higher than the number of people who attended Donald Trump's inauguration.
Millions of people participated in the Women's March, which is significantly higher than the number of people who attended Donald Trump's inauguration. Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
A child in the New York City sister march holds a small sign with Trump's name crossed out.
A child in the New York City sister march holds a small sign with Trump's name crossed out. Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
The march was largely organized by women of color.
The march was largely organized by women of color. Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
A parent and child walk the streets of New York City.
A parent and child walk the streets of New York City. Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
A mother and daughter march in New York City, where about 250,000 protesters gathered.
A mother and daughter march in New York City, where about 250,000 protesters gathered. Codie Yan | Staff Photographer
A woman stands in front of Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C.
A woman stands in front of Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C. Aline Martins | Staff Photographer
Organizers estimate about 500,000 went to Washington D.C. for the main Women's March.
Organizers estimate about 500,000 went to Washington D.C. for the main Women's March. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
The crowd exceeded expectations, as the organizers of the Women's March secured a permit for 200,000 people.
The crowd exceeded expectations, as the organizers of the Women's March secured a permit for 200,000 people. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Protesters were part of the Women's March on all seven continents. But the primary march was held in Washington D.C.
Protesters were part of the Women's March on all seven continents. But the primary march was held in Washington D.C. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
A woman holds a sign in a street in Washington D.C.
A woman holds a sign in a street in Washington D.C. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
About 2,000 people gathered in downtown Syracuse for the Women's March.
About 2,000 people gathered in downtown Syracuse for the Women's March. Stacy Fernandez | Asst. Features Editor
A Syracuse resident holds up a sign that says "Lock him up."
A Syracuse resident holds up a sign that says "Lock him up." Stacy Fernandez | Asst. Features Editor
A sign in the Syracuse march reads "Fight like a grrrrl."
A sign in the Syracuse march reads "Fight like a grrrrl." Stacy Fernandez | Asst. Features Editor
Those participating in the Women's March walked from all across the city to travel past the National Monument down the Mall towards the Rally being held near the Capitol Building.
Those participating in the Women's March walked from all across the city to travel past the National Monument down the Mall towards the Rally being held near the Capitol Building. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
A group of musical performers with instruments play music and lead chants while women march towards the national monument. When asked where they were from, they answered "Everywhere."
A group of musical performers with instruments play music and lead chants while women march towards the national monument. When asked where they were from, they answered "Everywhere." Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
People sign their names and write messages on a scroll titled "We, The People" on a hill adjacent to the Washington Monument.
People sign their names and write messages on a scroll titled "We, The People" on a hill adjacent to the Washington Monument. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Protesters flood K Street in an effort to halt the flow of traffic during the Women's March on Washington.
Protesters flood K Street in an effort to halt the flow of traffic during the Women's March on Washington. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Tara McManus attempts to stop a car from proceeding down K Street in an effort to halt the flow of traffic during the Women's March on Washington.
Tara McManus attempts to stop a car from proceeding down K Street in an effort to halt the flow of traffic during the Women's March on Washington. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Demonstrators were marching for issues such as reproductive rights, the environment and Black Lives Matter.
Demonstrators were marching for issues such as reproductive rights, the environment and Black Lives Matter. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Banners and signs were hung throughout Washington D.C.
Banners and signs were hung throughout Washington D.C. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
A young boy helps marchers lift up a parachute during the Women's March on Washington.
A young boy helps marchers lift up a parachute during the Women's March on Washington. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
A couple look into each other's eyes before sharing a kiss during the Washington D.C. march.
A couple look into each other's eyes before sharing a kiss during the Washington D.C. march. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Protesters work together to make way for an ambulance to get through the crowd.
Protesters work together to make way for an ambulance to get through the crowd. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Tighe Barry mocks President Trump's "tiny hands" phenomenon while demonstrating at the Women's March on Washington.
Tighe Barry mocks President Trump's "tiny hands" phenomenon while demonstrating at the Women's March on Washington. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Krista Suh, co-founder of the Pussyhat Project, joins Ariel Gold and other members of CODEPINK to take a stand on women's rights. CODEPINK calls on women around the world to oppose a war economy.
Krista Suh, co-founder of the Pussyhat Project, joins Ariel Gold and other members of CODEPINK to take a stand on women's rights. CODEPINK calls on women around the world to oppose a war economy. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Published on January 23, 2017 at 1:13 am

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