AP. 12 October 2002. Thousands Protest Columbus Parades.
DENVER -- American Indians and descendants marched in an anti-Columbus
Day parade Saturday, and hours later Italian-Americans celebrated the
explorer's arrival in the New World.
Hundreds of people waved Italian flags, played music and carried red,
white and green balloons at an afternoon parade to honor Christopher
Columbus.
Protesters ripped down barricades and chanted "shame on you," saying the
European settlement of America decimated native people.
Seven people were arrested, but no violence was reported.
At the morning parade, Aztec dancers in brilliant blue and gold
feathered headdresses performed while sage was burned to purify and
protect the marchers while summoning the spirits of their ancestors.
"They want to celebrate Columbus," said Lisa Simms, who helped organize
the morning march.
"We are here to commemorate the lives of our ancestors, the indigenous
people who were already here."
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