The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign staged a protest rally and parade this afternoon on day two of the Republican National Convention. There were perhaps 500 people on hand.
The rally started in Mears Park on the east end of downtown St. Paul.

At least one person was arrested prior to the parade.

An Aztec dance troupe entertained the crowd.

The parade proceeded out of downtown on E. 7th St. Marchers chanted “Eat the rich, feed the poor.”

Cops once again lined the parade route, some in standard uniforms …

others in riot gear.

Passing by the Ramsey County Jail, the group paused for a moment of silence in commemoration of the people who have been arrested during the first two days of the RNC.

Minnesota National Guard troops were posted on the roof of the jail. Protesters chanted “jump, jump, jump,” as they passed by.

A lone anti-abortion protester lined the route.

The parade circled back to downtown on Robert St. and headed to the Capitol.