Consolidated May Day Time Line: (tags)
Consolidated May Day Time Line:
3:45 pm May Day Marches all downtown now (tags)
3:00 pm Marches have merged at 5th & Broadway. 5,000+ estimated there now. Caller from the scene estimates 5,000 at 5th & Broadway, maybe more. Caller to newsroom describes the scene: “Marchers mood is festive. Strong show of unity.” South Central Farmers have a contingent. Merge of two marches is going slowly, people are packed together at 5th & B-way. March is peaceful at this time. No major police incidents observed.
12:20 pm - Protesters Gathering at Olympic & Broadway (tags)
8-25-07, 12:20 pm - Protesters are gathering at Olympic & Broadway for a march to protest the deportation of Elvira Arellano and the ongoing ICE raids.