SACRAMENTO – Protesters with pro-Palestinian messages interrupted a Memorial Day event at Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium on Monday.
The event took place outside the venue and would include a flag ceremony and speakers.
It’s unclear exactly when the protesters interrupted, but Sacramento police sent out an alert just before 11 a.m. that protesters were now blocking J Street at 15th Street, near the Memorial Auditorium.
As seen in video taken during the event, demonstrators carried signs and shouted pro-Palestinian messages.
Obtained by CBS13
The original Memorial Day event was scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to noon. People who attended the ceremony say the protesters sang during the event.
A group of protesters appear to march into Midtown Sacramento, away from the venue.
Sacramento Police are warning residents to be aware of road closures due to the march.
