Human Banner at Santa Cruz Main Beach

Join Us to Spell “RESIST!!” on the Beach – May 31st

We’re creating a human banner on the beach, spelling out the word RESIST!, with each letter represented by a different color of the rainbow. Once everyone is in place, we’ll take aerial photographs of the banner. This is a fun, family friendly event and an impactful way to protest - invite your friends!

The last human banner (“IMPEACH & REMOVE!” on April 19, 2025, at Ocean Beach) was featured in stunning aerial photos distributed by the Associated Press worldwide. We're hoping for a similar impact in Santa Cruz.

How to Participate:
Volunteers forming the letters will wear the designated color for their letter.

Everyone else is encouraged to dress however they like — this is Santa Cruz, so bring the tie-dye!

Sign up to wear a specific color under a letter here: http://bit.ly/4iSUb2S

Background:
For over 20 years, Brad Newsham and Travis Van Brasch have organized human banners at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Many of us from Santa Cruz have joined those events. After the April gathering, we thought: “Why not do one in Santa Cruz?” Brad agreed to bring his expertise, and now it’s happening!

What to Expect:
The letter shapes will be pre-marked in the sand. We'll stand to fill them in. Here's a short video from the April 19th banner: Watch the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXNiLd59884

Getting There:
Plenty of paid parking nearby. Allow extra time to park and walk.

Access points: through the boardwalk (stairs at Beach St. & Leibrandt) or around the river end of the boardwalk.

Santa Cruz Metro Route 19 stops at Pacific & Front, near the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Please Note: Dogs are not allowed on this beach