Erie, PA. – This past Saturday, crowds gathered in Perry Square to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. There were many protests like this one held across America, showing how many people support this cause. These photos showcase signs, crowds, and individuals who attended.
Show of support
Taken during the opening speech, attendees held up their signs as a show of support. One reading, “Rebellion for justice is patriotic.” No kings!” (Bailey Clements)
Don’t let democracy go extinct!
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There were many protestors in costumes, like this purple dinosaur holding a sign that reads, “Don’t let democracy go extinct.” (Bailey Clements)
Citizens outraged
A common theme when talking to protesters was that they were unhappy with Trump’s policies and administration. This was shown in many different signs and posters (Bailey Clements)
Go bananas!
A group of attendees dressed as bananas marching around Perry Square while chanting different sayings (Bailey Clements)
Let freedom ring
If they weren’t in costumes, they were in bright colors. Lots of attendees dressed in vibrant pieces, drawing attention to their signs (Bailey Clements)
Hundreds assembled
Another view of the crowd shows just how many people were in attendance. One of the organizers we spoke to said there were over 700 people signed up for the protest (Bailey Clements)
Rallying together
Throughout the event, different speakers were coming up and continuing to spread information (Bailey Clements)
“Stand up to tyranny.”
We spoke with one person in attendance, who was very happy to see young people at the protest. They encouraged more young people to engage locally (Bailey Clements)
