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What to know about SF protests set for this weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Police are preparing for crowds this weekend. Three events are expected to draw people downtown right around the same time. Whether you are interested in getting involved or you want to avoid the extra traffic, KELOLAND News Intern Kyla Andvik has everything you need to know.
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From celebrations to protests, it's shaping up to a busy Saturday in central Sioux Falls.
It all starts at 10 o'clock when the pride parade marches down 8th Street.
The Festival of Cultures will begin at 10:30 and will continue until 5:30 at the Levitt at the Falls.
Police say if you don't want to join the celebrations, you'll want to avoid the area.
'There could be an impact on traffic if people are driving downtown, the roads are usually marked really well. Find alternate routes, but just to let people know if they're going to be downtown during that time, there may be some delays,' said Sam Clemens, Public Information Officer.
You may also want to avoid a stretch of Minnesota Avenue.
Protestors are expected to line the road between 6th and 8th streets from 11 am until 2 pm.
'Sounds like the organizers are anticipating quite a few people there. Maybe a thousand people or so. They've been really good about working with us, and we've developed a plan with them,' said Clemens.
With so many events in a small area, police will be ready to respond to any problems.
'Most of these things go off without a hitch, and we really don't have any need to, there's really no need for police to be there. But we do have officers that monitor different situations just to make sure that everybody's safe,' said Clemens.
In addition the Pride Parade, there will also be a festival at noon at Yankton Trail Park.
Saturday's protest coincides with the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington D.C.
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