CONVENTIONS 2012
Protesters Come to the Democratic National Convention — PICTURES
Updated: September 6, 2012 | 10:55 a.m.
September 2, 2012 | 3:52 p.m.
Like the Republican convention in Tampa last week, the Democratic National Convention is the site of more than just nominations and parties. Protests have also been a prominent part of the week in Charlotte. Below are some scenes of demonstrations around the city this week.
Occupy demonstrators march on Wednesday night in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Demonstrators shout as they confront a police line on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Occupy demonstrators march Wednesday night in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
An Occupy demonstrator stands with police during a protest on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Code Pink protester Rae Abileah shouts out during the convention on Wednesday. ((AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall))
A restaurant patron has her photo taken by friends as demonstrators march behind her on Tuesday night in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Occupy demonstrators use a tarp to push against a police barricade during an unscheduled protest march on Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Occupy demonstrators speak to police after the demonstrators used a tarp to push against a police barricade during an unscheduled protest march on Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Police block a street before Occupy demonstrators move during an unscheduled protest march on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney D. Monroe speaks with a demonstrator on Tuesday as police officer Mark Newbold looks on. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protesters Pete Tridish (left) and Paul Davis, both with the Take the Money Out effort, unfurl a banner that reads "Corporate cash nukes this election" during a National Journal/Atlantic event on energy held in Charlotte on Tuesday, the opening day of the Democratic National Convention. The two also poured a fizzy, green-colored liquid on the floor; they identified it as a mixture of baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. (Liz Lynch)
Pete Tridish (left) and Paul Davis were arrested after unfurling their banner and staging their protest during a National Journal/Atlantic energy event in Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. (Liz Lynch)
A demonstrator known only as "the Captain" is detained by police during an unscheduled protest march on Tuesday in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
An Occupy protester works on signage before a march on Monday in Charlotte in advance of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A demonstrator gestures during a protest march on Monday in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A demonstrator chants during a protest march on Monday in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Demonstrators marching on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
A demonstrator takes a break after a march during a Labor Day parade, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Demonstrators are protesting before the start of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Demonstrators walk during a protest march on Sunday in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protesters with the Occupy movement make their presence known in Charlotte on Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention. (Chet Susslin)
Demonstrators move toward downtown Charlotte on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Police Capt. B.D. Patterson fist-bumps with demonstrator Vermin Supreme during a protest march in Charlotte on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Police officers watch as protesters march on Sunday in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Demonstrators head toward downtown Charlotte on Sunday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Security personnel line up in Charlotte on Sunday in advance of the Democratic National Convention. (Liz Lynch)
On Sunday in Charlotte, a sign on the hat of Bill Fisk, a protester from Henderson, N.C., makes his position known. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Demonstrators speak during a protest march on Sunday in Charlotte's Frazier Park. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
A man works on signage before a protest rally on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
A demonstrator looks skyward at helicopters on Saturday while occupying Marshall Park in advance of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Demonstrators occupy Marshall Park on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Law enforcement officers in Charlotte stand by as a person on the street is asked to move along in advance of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Demonstrators in Marshall Park on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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