In a statement on Facebook, activists say they will interrupt tomorrow’s parade.
“We do not accept state violence or genocide as cause for celebration. When the masses gather for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we will gather to remind the public that BLACK LIVES MATTER.
We will meet on the steps of the Public Library bright and early to plan exact flash mob location and make our signs. Please bring cardboard/posterboard small enough to hide on your person and markers.
This is a HIGHLY POLICED event. NYPD acts as parade security, so be aware, and understand we are not posting all details to the web.” -The post says.
BREAKING NOW: #StopTheParde is on the move. Hundreds of protesters on 5 Ave & 37 St heading to the #MacysParade http://t.co/MX4CvrOuaU
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 27, 2014
MORE: #NYPD Aviation is overhead searching rooftops. Objects thrown at NYPD from 10 stories up. #StopTheParade http://t.co/MX4CvrOuaU
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 27, 2014
NYPD REQUESTING THAT ALL PEDESTRIANS CROSSINGS BE SHUT DOWN NOW #StopTheParade #MacysParade http://t.co/MX4CvrOuaU
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 27, 2014
NYPD ARREST WAGONS BEING REQUESTED NOW IN #MANHATTAN #StopTheParade http://t.co/MX4CvrOuaU #Ferguson
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 27, 2014
MORE: #NYPD requesting arrest wagons to 6 Ave & W 37 St forthwith. #StopTheParade #MacysParade #HappyThanksgiving http://t.co/MX4CvrOuaU
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 27, 2014
Although the “protest” seems unorganized, we advise everyone attending the parade to be on alert.
The activists may throw objects, liquids or even turn violent. Be safe & have a Happy Thanksgiving.
More from the Facebook post here.