Post in RNC demonstration route

May 15 04:05 UTC

I've gotten some decent feedback on the route. It does get demonstrators
really close to actual delegates and should suit the media just fine.  There
really was never any hope that a demonstration parade would be allowed to
surround the excel.  This route though brings protestors practically right
beside the entrances where I understand the majority of credentialed folk
must pass through security on their way from buses to convention.

My only confusion is that I did not understand that a specific time to
demonstrate via parade would be scheduled by the city. I've been under the
impression that demonstrators could sign up for a variety of times including
prime media time.  I'd like to hear from folks on that.

One thing additional - there is a fairly large area at the parade route
turnaround where anyone - including protesters can remain in a stationary
location.

Seriously, unless you really wanted to surround and levitate the convention
center, this is decent access.

To Gena - after the turn you can either stay there or retrace the route down
7th and up cedar.