(FAIRHOPE, Ala.) - The group 'Turn it Up Fairhope' took to the streets outside city hall Friday protesting government power.
Organizers say city government has gone too far, and the back-and-forth over a noise ordinance was the final straw.
"We want to play the music, and we want people to listen to it and enjoy it," group organizer Kyle Brady said.
The protestors included musicians and local business owners. They were armed with signs and instruments. They were also armed with their voices. They're hoping city leaders hear them load and clear.
"Fairhope is based around live music and the arts. We feel like it's our duty to make sure we're able to play live music on the bay," Brady said.
The city council passed an ordinance lower the acceptable noise limit from 85 to 65 decibels last month. Mayor Tim Kant vetoed the law, but the city council can still override that veto.
"I think the group is coming because they're frustrated the rules keep changing. It seems like every six months. They would just like us to stay out of it completley" Kant said.
The city council will take up the ordinance and could decide if it will override the mayor's veto in two weeks.
