The environmental advocacy group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater said its historic sailing vessel was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday after officials objected to its banners.
“Removed from Sail4th 250 for carrying messages of clean water, indigenous rights, and calling for climate solutions,” Hudson River Sloop Clearwater posted on its Facebook page.
The U.S. Coast Guard told The Epoch Times via email that parade participants had “agreed to conditions established by Sail4th.”
“One of those conditions was to not display political or politically charged messages/statements,” the Coast Guard said….