The Seattle Solidarity March for Lolita, a Southern Resident Killer Whale who has been in captivity for 44 years, will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Alki Beach Park. Participants will gather at 1:00 p.m. at the Statue of Liberty Plaza, at the intersection of Alki Ave S.W. and 61st Ave. S.W., with the march beginning at 1:15 p.m.

The public is invited to this peaceful demonstration of our support for Lolita, and our hope that she will be allowed to retire and return to her home in the Salish Sea. The theme of the march is “She’s there now, but she belongs here.” We will walk approximately one mile along the accessible pedestrian pathway; signs are welcome.

This grassroots march is being held in conjunction with the Miracle March for Lolita at the Miami SeaQuarium in Miami, Florida, where Lolita currently performs. Over 1000 people from around the world are expected to demonstrate in support of Lolita in Miami, as well as at marches in San Diego, Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, Germany and the UK. These events are in anticipation of the National Atmospheric and Aviation Administration’s decision on how the Endangered Species Act should apply to Lolita, which is due at the end of the month.

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2022749958_lolitaxml.html

More information on the Seattle event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/824071510970187

More information on the Miracle March for Lolita in Miami:
https://www.facebook.com/events/541665699295430