Today’s Occupy Santa Cruz protest will mark a change not only from previous protests in the city but also from Occupy protests taking place across the country. Rather than marching and chanting slogans, the participants plan on dancing. After all, music is inherently related to the protest movements of the past, and this is the town most closely identified with the Grateful Dead, known for such iconic protest songs as Mr. Charlie.
According to the group’s Facebook page, the dance protest begins at 4pm. It will start at the Courthouse steps and boogie its way downtown. The Occupy Santa Cruz website adds that, “The theme is ‘corporate dance party,’ meaning, come in a 2-piece suit and be prepared to dance! But of course…this is optional.” Read more at KION.
