Yep, that's what I did when I realized where I was and what I was doing in this March for Life.
We were steps away from the VIP area behind the Rally stage where all of the speakers, media, performers and Very Important Peeps were going to be. Some Knights of Columbus volunteers were designated to stand guard in front of the stage during the music and the speeches. And did I mention that Vice-President Mike Pence was coming to give a speech? I was not one of stage volunteers but how awesome for those guys!
Mariana and I decided we needed to go to the bathroom and that meant we needed to go through the security tent to get into the VIP area. Really, we just wanted to snoop around backstage.
While standing in line to be screened the members of TransformDJs were rushed through because they were about to go on stage.
And look who was behind us in line: Yep, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Mariana was a total fan-girl.
And once we got through security, we stalked Cardinal Dolan and got a selfie with him!
Over to the side was the media tent where reporters were interviewing some of the speakers. Mariana recognized several EWTN reporters. And oh, look! There's Teresa Tomeo!
After we made our porta-potty stop, we wandered up to the front of the stage and took a few photos of the crowd and the stage while TransformDJs performed.
After heading back to wait at the RV, we were told that the area was being cleared before Vice-President Pence was due to arrive. The RV left and we were moved past the barricades behind dump trucks. We did not get to hear any of the speeches or see Vice-President Pence but Mariana and I watched the Facebook live feed of the rally.
Oh, here's my photo of VP Pence's motorcade.
And then it was time to line up for the March!
Next blog, part four!
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