Armed Demonstrators Protest Drag Storytime in Columbus

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Demonstrators protested in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday morning, December 3, in opposition to a drag artist holiday storytelling event that was scheduled by a local school.

Red Oak Community School cancelled the event, intended to feature three drag performers reading stories to children, on Saturday morning due to a planned appearance from the Proud Boys.

Video filmed by Brendan Gutenschwager shows protesters marching in the streets of Columbus, many with their faces obscured by identical face coverings, and some wearing tactical gear and carrying guns.

Protesters chanted “life, liberty, victory” and “reclaim America,” among other slogans. Two protesters are seen in the footage giving a Nazi salute.

The Patriot Front said its members were at the demonstration.

Counter-protesters were seen were seen holding rainbow and transgender flags. Credit: Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful