How to do it:

We’ve all driven past small corner protests with a handful of people. These micro-events are important because they keep attention on issues, normalize dissent, make impacts concrete, and provide an easy way to try out protesting, but let’s be honest — they lack the energy of the massive protests.

They’re also a way to keep your own momentum going. If your resistance starts to feel too abstract, go stand on a street corner with some like-minded folks and chat for a while. You can pull the car over spontaneously and ask them what they’re protesting, or join for an hour when it’s convenient, or plan ahead to bring some energy and spectacle with you.

• Get a bullhorn and print out chant sheets.
• use a bubble gun to add a festive air
• pass out cowbells, groggers or kazoos
• learn a protest song and pass out lyrics (Singing Resistance has music!)
• get a silly hat, or build a whole costume—this is a great option for solo events!
• bring extra signs for folks who stop spontaneously
• Wear a flag over your shoulders (peace, coexist, etc.)
• If you have a skill like walking on stilts or playing bagpipes, bring it along! Make protest into a festival and attract more attention. (Share space with others doing the same.)

And next time you drive past a protest, honk your horn with energy. It really lifts spirits!

If you attend a small protest remember to register your event with the Crowd Counting Consortium!