After intense rain from Tropical Storm Hilary delayed preparations last week, Burning Man experienced continued logistical woes yesterday, when climate and anti-capitalist protesters blocked a main road leading to the festival, resulting in miles of traffic on the event’s first day.
Photos and videos posted to social media show a trailer blocking Nevada state Route 47, which leads to the festival site in Black Rock Desert, as well as about six protesters with banners and signs that read, “BURNERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!” and “ABOLISH CAPITALISM” among other slogans.
