Across the street, about a half dozen police officers in aloha attire were gathered near the Occupy Honolulu encampment at the edge of Thomas Square Park.
But as the 10 p.m. park curfew approached, the officers dispersed, leaving about two dozen protesters — including a handful of young children — to their own devices.
Most were on the sidewalk by then, drawing occasional honks from passing motorists.
Todd Hammond, a lead figure in the local Occupy movement, said he expects Occupy Honolulu to continue beyond the end of APEC Sunday.
In fact, Hammond said, APEC has been drawing some supporters away from Occupy Honolulu. He hopes the movement will gain strength to deal with local economic issues after the international economic summit leaves town.
— Michael Levine
A few minute before 10 p.m., revelers exited the Honolulu Academy of Arts, where the APEC Hawaii Host Committee was hosting a private party.
But as the 10 p.m. park curfew approached, the officers dispersed, leaving about two dozen protesters — including a handful of young children — to their own devices.
Most were on the sidewalk by then, drawing occasional honks from passing motorists.
Todd Hammond, a lead figure in the local Occupy movement, said he expects Occupy Honolulu to continue beyond the end of APEC Sunday.
In fact, Hammond said, APEC has been drawing some supporters away from Occupy Honolulu. He hopes the movement will gain strength to deal with local economic issues after the international economic summit leaves town.
— Michael Levine
A few minute before 10 p.m., revelers exited the Honolulu Academy of Arts, where the APEC Hawaii Host Committee was hosting a private party.
Posted by on 11/12/2011 at 10:22PM HST (16 hours ago)
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