Police received a call at 12:30 p.m. that about 100 people were protesting, walking down Congress Street toward Old State House and City Hall Square, BPD officer Kim told CNN Tavares. Tavares said no arrests were made, nor was his route known. The group finally boarded a train and left the scene, the agent added.
The social media video posted online shows dozens of people holding coats of arms and at least two different flags, including the flags of the Patriot Front and the flags of the United States face down. Last month, a group believed to be affiliated with the Patriot Front was arrested after authorities said they planned to mutiny at a Pride event in Idaho. In a letter posted to Facebook, Councilman Ed Flynn lamented the Patriot Front’s repeated presence at events in Boston. during the past year.
“It’s totally disgusting to re-read reports and watch videos on social media about dozens of neo-Nazis doing another brazen public display with their hateful ideology,” Flynn said. “While all people of good will and decency are angry and extremely disturbed by the increased activity we continue to witness from neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups locally, we can no longer say we are surprised by what we continue to see in the whole world. country, unfortunately “.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu echoed the sentiment, writing on Twitter that “the disgusting hatred of white supremacists has no place here,” especially “when so many of our rights are under attack, we will not normalize the intimidation of fans “.
“As we mark Boston’s legacy as the cradle of freedom, we celebrate the ongoing struggle to expand those freedoms for everyone,” the mayor added.
Robert Trestan, the director of the New England Anti-Defamation League, said on Twitter that “The Patriotic Front marching along the path to freedom on the holiday weekend of July 4 is an insult to all who fought for freedom, equality and justice “.