A huge crowd of residents has formed in Kelowna to protest COVID-19 restrictions.

Hundreds of residents gathered just before noon in Stuart Park for a “Global Freedom Rally”. This event is reportedly taking place across the country. Other rallies will take place in Ontario and Quebec.

Huge crowd here in Kelowna for the Global Freedom Rally! Stay tuned for my live coverage pic.twitter.com/2H9dgtds4y

– Dan Dicks (@DanDicksPFT) March 20, 2021

It doesn’t seem like anyone in the crowd is wearing a mask.

Residents claim the event is patriotic as they have multiple Canadian flags on site. They also hold signs that read, “Live Fearlessly and You will be Set Free!”

#WeWillALLBeThere

“Kelowna. What an amazing gathering. There’s more to come. Too busy having a great time with free and smart people 💕🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/3cZShEXSZE

– Canadian Mom on Gab – Parler – PPC Telegram (@JackNationalist) March 20, 2021

NowMedia will update the story as more information becomes available.

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