page_title: George Floyd protests in Virginia
section_title: Shenandoah Valley
hierarchical_section_title: George Floyd protests in Virginia / List of protests in Virginia / Shenandoah Valley
caption_attribution_description: English: Image of protestors and signs at a demonstration in Staunton, Virginia on May 30, 2020
context_page_description: There have been a series of George Floyd protests in Virginia. Following the death of George Floyd in police custody, protests spread from Minneapolis to other parts of the United States, including Virginia. Protests broke out in Richmond on the night of May 28 and spread to over 50 other cities over the following days.
context_section_description: Covington: On June 5, protesters gathered in downtown Covington.
  Front Royal: On June 5, approximately 1,200 protesters gathered at Bing Crosby Stadium. The organizers claim that it is the largest protest to ever happen in Front Royal.
  Harrisonburg: On May 29, over 300 people gathered to protest in Court Square. The protesters broke out into chants, and at one point knelt like Colin Kaepernick's police brutality protests. There was a rally in Court Square Friday, May 28, with a follow-up rally scheduled for Friday June 5 at 5:30 with a prayer and rally at 6:00. There was a silent march on Monday June 1 at 6:00 that drew over 1,000 protesters calling for an end to police brutality and systemic racism. The March began at Liberty Park and proceeded down Liberty St. before turning onto Main St. and returning to Liberty Park without incident other than a woman attempting to drive through the protesters as they crossed an intersection. She was stopped. No one was injured, and the march proceeded without even slowing down.
  Lexington: On June 3, a protest in downtown Lexington drew hundreds of participants.
  Orange: On June 4, hundred of protesters marched along Madison Road from the Orange Village Shopping Center to the Courthouse on Main Street.
  Staunton: On May 30, about 150 protesters marched to the Augusta County Courthouse where a "Justice for George Floyd" rally was held. Speakers included the granddaughter of a KKK member.
  Waynesboro: On June 3, about 150 protesters gathered outside of the Thomas Gorsuch Municipal Building.
   
  Winchester: On May 31, peaceful protests were being held in Winchester that marched through the streets, ending in a scene at Picadilly Circle. Protesters were chanting "I Can't Breathe" while marching through the streets, and finally with "Black Lives Matter" while at the end point of Picadilly. Police were seen directing traffic around and away from the protestors in an attempt to keep the public safe. No injuries or arrests have been made public yet.
caption: A protest in Staunton on May 30
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