Occupy Movement Sets Sights on Rose Parade

[Kadie]

Occupy Movement Sets Sights on Rose Parade
Organizers hope to reach worldwide audience with their message
By Yvonne Beltzer and Jennifer Bjorklund | Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 | Updated 5:37 PM PST

Some of the organizers of Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Los Angeles now have their sights on Pasadena’s biggest cultural event, the Rose Parade.

Bleachers already line the parade route along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena and the group now calling itself “Occupy the Rose Parade” announced Thursday it wants to bring 40,000 protesters to form a human float on January 2nd.

“It’s critical that at the Rose Parade we get the attention of the country,” said Peter Thottam, one of the organizers.

“We’re in a depression and everything is not coming up roses,” he added.

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http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Occupy-Movement-Sets-Sights-on-Rose-Parade-133659763.html

[Sarah Ibarruri]

1. That would be ideal!!!! nt

[SoDesuKa]

2. No Rose Parade Is Complete Without Riot Cops

I think it's great that the Tournament of Roses committee should have to worry about disruption. And what a treat it would be to see riot cops lining up along Colorado Boulevard. This would definitely be worth watching.