Happening Today: 20,000 Oakland A's fans expected to protest season opener tailgate-style
We'll be watching how many fans are in the stands for the A's home opener Thursday night. At least 20,000 Oakland A's fans are expected to protest tailgate-style at the Oakland Coliseum parking lot for Opening Day. The demonstration is part of a pushback against owner John Fischer's desire to move the team to Las Vegas. The parking lot will open later than usual, raising concerns about backups and forcing the team's doors to close earlier. This is part part of an effort to send a message about the support of the fans and their desire to stay in Oakland.
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At least 20,000 A's fans are expected to protest tailgate-style at the Oakland Coliseum parking lot on Thursday evening for Opening Day.
At least 20,000 A's fans are expected to protest tailgate-style at the Oakland Coliseum parking lot on Thursday evening for Opening Day.
At least 20,000 A's fans are expected to protest tailgate-style at the Oakland Coliseum parking lot on Thursday evening for Opening Day.
At least 20,000 A's fans are expected to protest tailgate-style at the Oakland Coliseum parking lot on Thursday evening for Opening Day.
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- We'll be watching how many fans are in the stands for the A's home opener Thursday night.
Some fans are planning to protest by tailgating in the parking lot instead of watching from the stands as the team begins what could be its final season in Oakland.
You might recall fans planned a reverse boycott last season, deciding to pack a random weeknight game to show that the team should stay rooted in Oakland.
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This is the latest attempt to push back against owner John Fischer and his desire to move the team to Las Vegas.
"To show that there is support. There's going to be 20,000 people strong in that parking lot. So it's to send a message and send a statement: the fans are here. The fans organized this," said Bryan Johansen, founder of Last Dive Bar.
The A's recently announced the parking lot will open later than usual -- just two hours before games.
Fans say they're concerned that the change will lead to backups and are now asking the team to open earlier.
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