Police arrested 83 Columbus Day Parade protesters including American Indian Movement activist Russell Means after fake blood and dismembered baby dolls were poured on the parade route Saturday.
At least 10 of those arrested faced charges of resisting arrest, while most faced charges of blocking a parade route or interfering with a peaceful assembly, police spokesman Sonny Jackson said. The parade through downtown was delayed about an hour.
George Vendegnia, one of the organizers of the parade, said the protest and delay were planned for and caused minimal disruption.
“With this protest, it’s just motivating people more to be back next year and exercise their right to participate in an American holiday,” Vendegnia said.
No serious injuries were reported to either protesters or police.
Among those seen being led away in handcuffs was Glenn Morris, an associate professor of political science at the University of Colorado and one of the organizers of the All Nations/Four Directions March, a march in protest of the parade.