Protests / Food Drives at Burlington ICE Facility
Parking and Transportation Information
ICE Detention Center
At this central facility for New England, ICE agents are deployed in unmarked vehicles to abduct immigrants across Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. When an immigrant in Massachusetts is arrested, they are often taken here and denied due process. Previously, this location was for temporary holding with no overnight detention, but this is no longer the case. Immigrants are now being detained for days in cells with no beds, no windows, no clocks, no soap, no showers, and hardly any food or water. Each cell is filled with dozens of immigrants, and there is an exposed toilet. The immigrants are not allowed outdoor time. In addition to those being imprisoned, throughout the day immigrants arrive at this office for mandatory appointments. The building has tinted windows, no signage, and is situated in a large office park. Department of Homeland Security officers and Burlington Police, respectively, have affirmed that we have the right to protest peacefully outside this facility.
Protests
These protests occur every week except for Black Tie Soiree (which is noted).
| Day | Events | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10-12:30 Protest and Bear Witness at the ICE facility, then march to Burlington Mall Road. Food drive. |
burlingtonindivisible.org |
| Tuesday | 10-12:30 Protest and Bear Witness at the ICE facility, then march to Burlington Mall Road. Food drive. |
burlingtonindivisible.org |
| Wednesday | 11-1 Protest and Bear Witness at the ICE facility, then march to Burlington Mall Road. Food drive. |
Bearing Witness New England |
| Thursday | 11-1 Protest and Bear Witness at the ICE facility, then march to Burlington Mall Road. Food drive. |
Justice4All |
| Friday | 10-12:30 Protest and Bear Witness at the ICE facility, then march to Burlington Mall Road. Food drive. |
Justice4All |
| Friday Hanscom De-ICE Protest |
1:30-3 Hanscom De-ICE Protest Join the De-ICE protest at Hanscom on Friday to stand against ICE detention and support immigrant rights. |
Indivisible |
| Every other Friday Black Tie Soiree |
4:30-6:30pm Cafe Escadrille, 26 Cambridge St., Burlington, MA Why: The owner of Cafe Escadrille owns the ICE Prison/Field Office at 1000 District Ave. He has been silent on the abuses in his building, and has not aided the Town's efforts to inspect for zoning & safety violations. |
Burn Resilience Network |
| Saturday | 11-1 Protest and speechify at Burlington Mall Road / District Ave intersection. |
No Fear Street Theater |
| Saturday Weekend Watch |
10-2 Quiet vigil outside the ICE facility to create a safe, welcoming space for released immigrants and families. |
Burn Resilience Network |
Parking and Transportation
Parking policies and enforcement can change. Please use your own judgment and choose the option that best matches your comfort level.
This section includes commercial lot notes, public parking options, and transit routes that stop within walking distance of 1000 District Ave.
Quick Summary
- 🚫 Do not park on District Ave or on lots with entrances on District Ave.
- ⚠️ No cars have been towed from Burlington Mall, Kohls, or the strip mall at the end of District Ave. Discretion advised.
- 🚗 Public parking is available at TRW Playground. Navigate to 50 Stony Brook Road, Burlington, MA.
- 🚌 Route planning and additional transit details: Public Transportation.
⚠️ Commercial Lots
Sign Drop Off
Organizers have signs, so you do not need to bring your own sign. If bringing your own sign, you can drop it off before parking at 1000 District Ave.
Do not leave signs unattended if no one is present.
Burlington Mall
No protesters have been towed. Protestors have been questioned by security. This is the closest commercial lot to 1000 District Ave.
Kohl's
Many participants have parked here without issue.
No towing has been reported from this location.
82 Burlington Mall Road (at end of District Ave)
"No Parking" signs are posted. No protesters have been towed from this lot.
📍 Public Parking and Transportation Options
TRW Playground (Public Lot - Navigate to 50 Stony Brook Rd)
Address: 50 Stony Brook Rd, Burlington, MA
Approximately 0.8 miles from 1000 District Ave (30+ spaces available).
Note: If you enter "TRW Playground" into navigation, some map apps may suggest an illegal turn. It is best to navigate directly to 50 Stony Brook Rd.
53 Third Ave, Burlington, MA (next to Wegmans)
Park in public parking lot. There is a bus stop right across that will take you to within 0.4 miles of 1000 District Ave. Public transportation options are listed below.
Helpful option if you prefer to park once and ride the final segment by bus.
🚌 Transportation Options
- MBTA Route 350 (Alewife -> Burlington Mall Road): Take the 350 from Alewife and get off near Mall Road/District Ave. Stops at 53 Third Ave next to Wegman's where there is public parking.
Route info: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/350/line - LRTA Route 14 (Lowell Kennedy Center -> Burlington): Stops near District Ave and can be used if you park at 53 Third Ave.
Route info: https://lrta.com/routes/route-14/