Historic Activist Ship Ejected From NYC July 4 Parade Over Climate Banners
Summary
A historic ship called the Clearwater was removed from the July 4 Parade of Ships in New York Harbor because it displayed banners with political messages about climate and social justice. The U.S. Coast Guard escorted the vessel out after organizers said political messages were not allowed in the parade.Key Facts
- The Clearwater is a 106-foot replica of an old Hudson River sloop used for environmental education.
- It displayed two banners reading “Save the Clean Water Act” and “Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions.”
- The parade was part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations around Manhattan.
- The Coast Guard said political messages were banned and asked the Clearwater to remove the banners or leave.
- The Clearwater’s crew declined to remove the banners and was escorted out by the Coast Guard and NYPD.
- The vessel has a long history of activism, including fighting pollution and promoting clean water in the Hudson River.
- It was previously part of the 1976 bicentennial parade and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Event organizers and the Clearwater group disagreed about whether there was clear communication about the banner rules.
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