We'll see you in Olympia on Jan. 28
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Dear Mockingbird Supporter,
Youth Advocacy Day is on WEDNESDAY! We can't believe it's almost here, and we're so excited to see you in Olympia on the 28th. Here are some important details to help your YAD experience go smoothly:
📣 Youth Advocacy Day Agenda
8:15am: Check In & Registration Opens at The Olympia Ballroom - Light snacks will be provided
9-10am: Morning Program
10:10–10:30am: Walk/March or Bus to Capitol Campus - Those who aren't in legislative groups will stay at the Ballroom to enjoy hot beverages and community time from 10-11am!
10:30am–12:15pm: Legislative Meetings
12:15pm: Gather for photos inside Capitol Building
12:45pm–1:00pm: Walk/March of Bus back to The Olympia Ballroom
1:00pm: Lunch (we are providing food for you!), performances & poems from young people
2:00pm: Event Concludes
📍 Venue Address - Meet Here for Check In/ Morning Program!
🚗 Parking Information
Attendees will need to plan ahead and find public or street parking for this year's YAD. Here are some helpful parking resources:
Where Can I Park? - Downtown Olympia parking map and information, including meters and Pay by Phone information.
Capitol Campus Map - Map of visitor parking lots at the Capitol Campus itself (15 min walk to Olympia Ballroom)
Park & Ride Lots | Intercity Transit - Closest Park & Ride lots are in Lacey and Mud Bay. Parking and bus fare are free, with one-bus connections to Olympia Transit Center. From there, it is a short, 5-10 min walk (3 blocks) to the Olympia Ballroom.
✨2026 Advocacy Topic & Information
For more information about our advocacy topics and priorities, visit the link at the button below! We'll also have all of this information available at YAD.
🧣Have a YAD Scarf from last year? Help us out and bring it with you!
If you attended YAD last year and still have your scarf, please bring it with you! These scarves help us identify various groups of folks throughout the day-- young peoples' scarves are blue, and community members' scarves are orange.
❄️🌧️🌥️ Don't forget to dress in warm layers & comfortable shoes!
Since part of YAD is outdoors and we'll be traveling around Olympia, please wear comfortable walking shoes and warm layers! You never know what the weather will be like, so it's best to show up prepared.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! If you have any questions about Youth Advocacy Day, please reply to this email.
In Community,
The Mockingbird Society
💜 Learn More & Support 💜
Have questions or want to get in touch with us? Reply to this message or email laurenmorelli@mockingbirdsociety.org.
