Protest Held in Ventura to “Reclaim Our Flag”

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Some people celebrated Flag Day with a protest.

A rally called "Reclaiming Our Flag" took part near the Ventura County Government Center on June 14th.

People made signs, blew bubbles and urged drivers to honk their horns.

"We want folks to know it is everyone's flag," said Beth Mansfield of Indivisible Ventura. "This flag represents all of us, so we are here today reclaiming our flag." 

Organizers also held a food drive to help those in need.

Many of the participants said they show up for peaceful demonstrations every Sunday.

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