Anti-mask protestors took to the streets for a Christmas-themed protest this afternoon.
Vancouver Police estimated that 400 to 500 people were in attendance for the BC Christmas Freedom Rally 2020, which began outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The event included a rendition of “O Canada” by ex-Canucks anthem singer Mark Donnelly.
Donnelly was released as the team’s official anthem singer just yesterday, after it was publicized that he would be performing at the event.
Prior to the rally, organizers billed it as being similar to their previous events, “except [with] more emphasis on being joyous, jovial, and festive.”
The protest included a march with Santa.
VPD previously told Daily Hive that officers would be present at the event “to respond if anything should arise.”
As of British Columbia’s latest COVID-19 health orders, all events are suspended in an effort to reduce transmission and keep schools and workplaces open.
The order includes gatherings at hotels, bars, and movie theatres, as well as demonstrations and rallies of any kind.
Daily Hive has reached out to VPD for further comment.
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