McKeldin Square

Occupy Baltimore protesters at McKeldin Square

McKeldin Square is an area of Downtown Baltimore, located near the Inner Harbor at the corners of Pratt and Light Streets.

The square, with its fountain, serves as a gateway to the Inner Harbor.^[1][2]

McKeldin Square has been designated as Baltimore's zone for protests, where it is legal to excercise one's First Amendment rights and pass out pamphlets.^[3] Permits are required for groups with groups of 25 or more requiring a permit. On October 4, 2011, it became the location of the Occupy Baltimore protests.

References

1. ^ Wylson, Anthony (1986). Aquatecture: architecture and water. Architectural Press. p. 63. 
2. ^ Snedcof, Harold R. (1985). Cultural facilities in mixed-use development. Urban Land Institute. p. 236. 
3. ^ Walker, Andrea K. (September 18, 2011). "Spray-paint artist arrested at Inner Harbor". The Baltimore Sun. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-09-18/news/bs-md-oc-artist-arrested-20110918_1_ocean-city-paint-spray. Retrieved 17 November 2011.