Before a quick info session on the protest schedule, the group wolfs down some breakfast. After a quick skateboarding tutorial for one of the younger kids, Cheez hops on her bike and pedals to City Hall for the Unity2000 rally, a demonstration involving more than 200 organizations. Thousands show up for the rally leading to the steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Police are everywhere. Forceful chants against racism and for campaign finance reform fill the air.
Folk singers perform as huge floats pass by.
In essence, this is the perfect recipe for sensory overload, but Cheez jumps right in and starts handing out fliers. She signs a few petitions, runs into some friends and breaks out a box of chalk. Later in the afternoon, Cheez leaves for another event. As busy as Sunday was, today will call on her adrenaline reserves even more. Cheez and her group will be marching again, but this time without a permit.