Mass. bakery asks people to pour out this free ‘ICE’ tea in protest
A Massachusetts bakery is inviting people to come pour out its "ICE" tea as part of the "No Kings" protests on Saturday .
The "No Kings" movement is a "peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration," according to the organization's website.
Events are scattered throughout Massachusetts, including in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Pittsfield, Greenfield, Provincetown.
While Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is expected to speak during that city's event, an Ayer bakery has another idea for locals — taking notes from a 1773 playbook.
"Can't get to Boston for the protest? Come by Markoh's Wake and Bake this Saturday and join our complimentary I.C.E. Tea Party," Markoh's Wake and Bake 's Facebook page states. "Grab a free I.C.E. Tea to pour out in Protest and post on your Socials, or just enjoy the drink surrounded by your community!!"
The bakery held the same event for "No Kings" protests in June, which were held coinciding with President Donald Trump's birthday and a military parade.
Mark DiCicco, the owner, shared a video from the June event pouring out ice tea while wearing a tricorne hat and holding a lantern.
"It takes courage for a business to stand up for what they believe is right, knowing there is potential for negative reactions and that they could lose customers in the process. I applaud you, support you and will promote your business wherever I can," Karen Montoya commented on Facebook.
However, not everyone was as happy.
"This is exactly why I never go to your place," Steven Stcyr wrote.
While there are no official "No Kings" events planned for Ayer, there are events in Groton , Harvard and Littleton on Saturday.
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