Marching With the Juggalos in Washington, D.C.
In 2011, when the FBI first classified Juggalos – those Faygo swigging, face-paint-wearing fans of Detroit rap-rock outfit Insane Clown Posse – a “hybrid gang,” the duo behind ICP thought it was pretty funny, just more proof that they’re “the most hated band in the world.” But soon Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J realized that this was affecting their fans, who like to think of themselves as an extended family. So they planned a march to protest the designation and bring attention to their cause, and it finally took place this past weekend. Here, our photo dispatch from the Juggalo March on Washington.
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Men of the Hour
Insane Clown Posse members Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, give a speech to kick off the march in Washington, D.C.
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Big Juggalo Love
A Juggalo proudly displays stomach tattoo.
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All-American Family
Many Juggalos came to march with their children, such as this family from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Traveling From Afar
Juggalos drove from all over the country to march in D.C. This group came to represent the small town of Knox, Indiana.
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Not Just Juggalos?
A protester sits on Lincoln Memorial steps with banner that reads “Is your band next?”
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All Ages
A Juggalette and her daughter march along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Not a Gang!
One of the many speakers whose lives have been affected because of being classified as a gang member.
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Trump’s a Clown
An anti-Trump supporter wearing a Trump mask and a sign that reads “Where are the clowns? Don’t bother…I’m here.”
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American Juggalo
Protesters gathering in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC holding a sign that reads, “American Tax Payer Juggalo.”
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Clothing Optional
A protestor in a bikini smiles while marching in support of fellow Juggalos.
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Black Juggalos Matter
Juggalo protester waits for speeches to start while holding a “Black Juggalos Matter” sign.
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Uncle Sam and Snow White
Protesters wearing Uncle Sam and Snow White costumes hold a sign that reads, “I am a princess 4 kids, not a gang member.”
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Calm Before the Whoop! Whoop!
A protester resting on the mall in Washington, D.C. before the start of the march.
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All Dressed Up
A marching Juggalo shows off clown makeup.
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Taking in the Moment
A Juggalette sits in front of the Lincoln Memorial, surrounded by some of the photographers and reporters that showed up to cover the event.
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It’s All About Family
A Juggalo marches with an “It’s All About Family” sign.
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All In the Juggalo Family
A family of Juggalos holding signs in support.
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Masked Marauders
A group of Juggalos waiting for the speakers to begin.
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Touch Me Up?
Two protesters sit on the Lincoln Memorial steps while applying their makeup.
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Nun!
When we asked Joey from Sterling Heights, Michigan if he’d like to comment on the march he replied, “Whoop whoop!”