Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering

Thursday, November 27, 4:45AM

Alcatraz – boat leaves from Pier 33, San Francisco

$14

https://www.facebook.com/events/359631984193353

http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/sunrise-gathering.aspx

“Ohlone welcome; presenters on current and past Indigenous Peoples’ struggles to defend human rights, sovereignty, Treaties, sacred sites and traditional lands; Drummers, Aztec and Pomo dancers.

Please note that there are no regular Alcatraz tours offered on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014. All participants in the Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering must return to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing on the last boat, which will depart Alcatraz Island at approximately 8:45AM.

This is a one day event. The ticket booth opens at 4:15AM on Thursday, November 27, 2014 and boats will depart Pier 33 every approximately 15 minutes from 4:45-6:00AM. The Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering is a commemoration of the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes.

Purchase and print tickets on the web. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 415-981-7625 or from the Ticket Booth at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. Tickets are $14 per person. Children under 5 years of age are free.

There is absolutely no sale of merchandise of any kind allowed on Alcatraz Island, at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, or on the sidewalk outside of Alcatraz Landing.”