‘Free America': Anti-Trump protests set for July 4; What all is planned?
The Women's March, an advocacy group, is organising nationwide 'Free America" on July 4, to show dissent against Trump's administrative policies on the occasion of US Independence Day.
Participants are encouraged to plan various activities, including rallies, marches, street parades, art projects, BBQs, dance events, and block parties.
The Women's March stated, "They want us scared, divided, and isolated. They want to prevent us from envisioning true freedom. Yet, that's precisely what we must do". They added, "This Fourth of July, we will gather in the streets celebrating freedom and joy. The dream of American liberty is for everyone, and we will relentlessly pursue its promise."
The focus of the protests is to challenge the influence of billionaires, combat poverty, resist unlawful commands, and reject fear-based politics, according to their website.
The Women's March has listed around 150 events across the District of Columbia, New York, Maryland, Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, and many other states on their website.
Montgomery, Alabama:
Free America Weekend Food and School Supply Drive, 10 am to 12 pm on July 4 at the NewSouth Bookstore, 105 South Court Street
Soldotna, Alaska
: Interfaith Picnic and Free America Music Jam, 11 am to 3 pm on July 5 at Soldotna Creek Park, 251 States Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas
: Candlelight Vigil, 8:45 pm to 10 pm on July 4 at Junction Bridge
Los Angeles, California
: Los Feliz Free America Weekend, 12 pm to 3 pm at Vermont and Prospect Traffic Triangle, 4757 Prospect Avenue
Arvada, Colorado
: Free America Weekend, 10 am to 12 pm on July 4 at 7305 Grandview Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut
: West Hartford's Free America Weekend, 10 am to 12 pm on July 5 at Connecticut Veteran's Memorial Park
Miami, Florida
: Reclaim Freedom Rally, from 11 am on July 4 at the Torch of Friendship, 301 Biscayne Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois
: People's Independence Day Chicago, from 11 am on July 4 at Federal Plaza, 230 South Dearborn
Indianapolis, Indiana:
Indiana 50501 Community Cookout, 12 pm to 4 pm on July 4 at 2432 Conservatory Drive
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
: Free America Weekend, 10 am to 1 pm on July 4 at Cedar Rapids US Courthouse, 111 7th Avenue Southeast
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