In defiance of Demmocratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's statewide lockdown, a crowd of Trump supporters in Michigan gathered along Capitol Avenue for Wednesday night's Christmas Extravaganza parade organized to take back the holiday season.
The crowd of Trump supporters is now gathering along Capitol Avenue for tonight’s Christmas parade they’ve organized that’s coming through shortly #Lansing #LockdownProtest #Michigan pic.twitter.com/S2Ze04pguI
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
A united group of Michigan grassroots patriotic leaders headed by the American Patriot Council hosted the event—dubbed "When The Gretch Stole Christmas...The PEOPLE Took it Back!"—on the Michigan State Capitol lawn in Lansing.
In a theatrical introduction that blasted "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" on loudspeaker, the iconic Dr. Seuss cartoon star in the "Gretchen Grinch" costume scurried across the front of the Capitol building to shoo staged children away from the podium.
Introduction to today’s “How the Gretch Stole Christmas” protest, as a woman in a ‘Gretchen Grinch’ costume scurries on the Capitol steps to shoo people away from gathering #Michigan #lockdownprotest #Lansing #GretchenWhitmer pic.twitter.com/QdZrit9vdL
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
"Michigan has had a really rough year under the rule of a tyrannous Governor and her overreaching government agencies who continue to suppress freedom, harass, and threaten Michiganders, who choose to practice their God-given freedoms," organizers wrote on the rally's Eventbrite page.
An assembly of Dominican nuns brandished signs that urged the public to "Pray for Our Nation" and "Stand Up Against Socialism." Other right-wingers waved Gadsden and Thin Blue Lines flags and displayed "Recall Whitmer" signage.
Crowd of a few hundred on the Capitol lawn tonight for today’s Christmas-themed anti-lockdown protest in Michigan #Michigan #LockdownProtest #Lansing pic.twitter.com/CG7I9PCXH1
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
The conservatives accused Whitmer and her "tyrannical Health and Human Services" of turning communities against each other after the administration cancelled Christmas gatherings and events, shut down restaurant dining, and forced mask mandates.
"They continue to ruin the already wounded economy and lives of Michiganders and there is no end in sight of this tyranny," demonstrators said.
"But one thing they cannot take away is our spirit, our hope, our love for one another and they certainly will not ruin the Spirit of Christmas! So we are taking Christmas back!"
A rolling pro-Trump caravan paraded through, honking horns and blaring headlights while the audience cheered the spectacle on.
The MAGA Christmas Parade is underway here in downtown Lansing #Michigan #LockdownProtest #Lansing pic.twitter.com/VAMqmrvEKt
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 24, 2020
A customized red, white, and blue truck parked in support of the anti-lockdown protest.
A customized red white & blue truck parked at the Michigan State Capitol for today’s anti-lockdown protest #Lansing #LockdownProtest #Michigan pic.twitter.com/pwmtgCXjYX
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
Counter-protesters appeared at the scene, exhibiting their makeshift "How Big Gretch Saved Xmas" banner. Another comrade, half-dressed in lingerie, carried their own "How Antifa Saved COVID-mas" flag along the parade route.
A counter-protester with a “How Antifa saved Covid-mas” banner arrives at the Christmas parade route. Unclear what they’re doing #Michigan #LockdownProtest #Lansing pic.twitter.com/3lWE0Ib3KS
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 24, 2020
The same promiscuous posse later danced to rapper Cardi B's raunchy "WAP" song that features vocals from Megan Thee Stallion. The female in fishnet knee highs bounced next to the sexualized Grinch character.
Antifa dance to “WAP” here in downtown Lansing #Michigan #Lansing #LockdownProtest pic.twitter.com/Vj3rSJFG5Y
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 24, 2020
Black bloc militants repeatedly shouted, "Arm the proletariat!"
Conservatives volleyed, "I thought you were anti-gun."
The leftist on the megaphone specified, "No, those are liberals."
“Arm the Proletariat!” A few armed counter-protesters have now arrived here in Lansing #Michigan #lockdownprotest #Lansing pic.twitter.com/yesXW9J9m3
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
In another exchange, the vocal woman declared: "I don’t support Joe Biden."
To which, the patriot questioned, "Who do you support?" She named long-deceased socialist revolutionary Karl Marx.
“I don’t support Joe Biden.”
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
“Who do you support?”
“Karl Marx.”
#Lansing #LockdownProtest #Michigan pic.twitter.com/5mnYwamiEj
“How does it feel when Proud Boys have more black people than you guys?” one Trump supporter asked the armed pro-communist mob, pointing to the array of white comrades and the juxtaposing diversity amongst the arriving right-wing organization.
“How does it feel when Proud Boys have more Black people than you guys?” Trump supporters ask the armed pro-communist group as a couple Proud Boys arrive #Michigan #lockdownprotest #Lansing pic.twitter.com/sTtIR6Hykv
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
The family friendly occasion welcomed state residents to stand together, share in Christmas cheer, and find unity, healing, and hope. Music, carolers, a live nativity, Santa himself, and the light parade adorned the festivities. T-shirts were available for purchase with the flyer's design emblazoned.
Santa is here at the “When the Gretch stole Christmas the People took it back” rally at the Capitol. ?@LSJNews? ?@craigalyons? pic.twitter.com/ixHjtGVivN
— Matthew Dae (@mdslsj) December 23, 2020
The community outreach celebration also collected for the Homeless and Grand Rapids Home for Veterans at the various drop-off locations. Attendance was free, but all donations went toward future expenses that "will help Make Michigan Great Again."
A marriage proposal occurred on the steps of the state's Capitol building underneath the lighted archway decorated with festive bows.
A marriage proposal on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol at today’s anti-lockdown protest #Michigan #LockdownProtest #Lansing pic.twitter.com/nM0EpGYRCl
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) December 23, 2020
"It's about being together with family and friends at Christmastime and not being scared," event organizer Brenda Wodarski of Grand Rapids told The Detroit News. "God didn't tell us to live in fear."
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