NO KINGS 2 EVENT INFO
Saturday 10/18 from Noon - 2pm at the Grand Traverse Civic Center
PROGRAM
Live music from TC Sings will start at 11:45.
From 12-12:30pm announcements and three speakers:
Jessica Forster – Spiritual Activists Leading Together (SALT)
Mike Naughton – Attorney with ACLU
Betsy Coffia – Michigan State Representative, D1
After the speakers, TC Sings will take the stage again with songs the audience can participate in. This will be followed by a playlist curated for the occasion.
PROTEST
Those wanting a shorter walk will be asked to exit on the southeast side of the multipurpose field (stage right) to protest in front of the Civic Center on the south side of Front St. The route will be indicated with yellow marking tape that leads to the paved path along Fair St leading to Front St.
Anyone wanting a longer route will be asked to exit to the west (stage left) to the paved path around the Civic Center and walk north to Front Street. They will cross Garfield on the sidewalk and proceed toward downtown TC. This is a busy intersection, so law enforcement may be present to keep everyone safe. We will be asking participants to return via State Street.
We ask all protestors to take their time leaving; there is no rush! Going at a leisurely pace will prevent crowd backups on the sidewalk, and help keep everyone safe.
FOOD DRIVE
Bring Non-Perishable food donations (dry foods, cans, etc.) and drop them off at the donations table by the pavilion. We will distribute these donations to various community organizations providing mutual aid and other assistance to our neighbors in need.
COMMITMENT TO NON-VIOLENCE
Traverse Indivisible is committed to the principles of non-violence and protester safety, and we fully support the rights of all people to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights. We stand against any form of political violence and will work to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
