Mike Kelly Parade Update

For those who were planning to peacefully protest Mike Kelly at the St. Patrick's Day Parade, please be advised that he is not attending after hearing about the protest.

As there wasn't an official event or host for this, it's not technically been cancelled by anyone, but myself and others I've talked to are not going to go and instead save energy to organize future events to highlight the lack of representation from Kelly. Plan accordingly based on your desires!

As a footnote: It was initially suggested that people protesting Kelly gather on 9th and State, but I might encourage taking it to a different corner if you go...Erie Downtown Partnership designated the area between 8th and 9th street a "sensory friendly area." As such, there are no sirens or loud music in this part of the street. This is an awesome idea that promotes accessibility for all, and a protest does not coincide with those goals, and we shouldn't take up space there when other public space is available.

Edit to add: I did not plan it, but in my personal opinion it is best to just consider this canceled, and I think that messaging is coming out soon from French Creek Indivisible, why disrupt other parade goers if Kelly won't even be there?