Although protestors motives are loosely based on a variety of social and political issues. All signs of protesting were peaceful and quite friendly, thousands of handwritten signs food City Hall's perimeter, while chalk drawing cover the buildings steps. Additional protest propaganda has made its way to neighboring bus stops, telephone poles and even near by trees. I recently attended and would highly recommend visiting, I found it to be very much like a concert festival atmosphere or even a Grateful Dead Show, except here security seems to get along quite well with the gatherers, and although the Police cars seem to circle City Hall hourly, I didn't see any confrontations. Late night jams meditation, card games, hackey sac, posting signs/art/propaganda were all part of the festivities that I took part in. I'd recommend newcomers bring a blanket, tent or sleeping bag, candles, markers & card board, for signs or homemade flyers and tape. Drugs and Alcohol were present but its presence but was very low key. Visitors planning on making a day trip should also check local destinations like the the Disney Music Hall, Olivera St. Union Station etc all within walking distance... Metered parking was generally free after 8pm.
