Hundreds of protesters are expected to gather outside the main gate of Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany, on Oct. 3, 2024, for an anti-war demonstration. (Ila Dermanoski/U.S. Army)
WIESBADEN, Germany — Commuters driving to the U.S. Army base that is home to the service’s headquarters for Europe and Africa could be in for a delay Thursday resulting from preparations for an afternoon anti-war protest.
Up to 500 demonstrators are expected to gather outside Clay Kaserne from noon to 5 p.m. that day, city of Wiesbaden spokesman Ralf Munser said Tuesday.
A follow-on march around the installation and demonstration outside the main gate may last until 8 p.m., U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden said in a Facebook post Tuesday.
As early as Wednesday night, city crews could start setting up barriers, blocking the right-hand lane of the installation’s access road. The lane closure could snarl traffic Thursday morning, according to the garrison’s statement.
There may be a larger than normal German police presence outside Clay Kaserne’s main gate throughout Thursday, the Army command said.
Although the demonstration is expected to be peaceful, the garrison is reminding its members not to get involved or interact with the demonstrators. Drivers are urged not to prolong any delays by rubbernecking as they pass the protest.
Thursday is a German federal holiday marking the anniversary of the country’s 1990 reunification.
Stars and Stripes reporter Marcus Kloeckner contributed to this report.
