Occupy movements nationwide celebrated the beginning of the first New York protest, and the Muncie group was not excluded.
On Thursday, Occupy Muncie commemorated the two-month anniversary of Occupy Wall Street.
From 8 p.m. to midnight, Doc's Music Hall in downtown Muncie hosted "Occupy Muncie, Non Violent Day of Direct Action," where concerned citizens came to discuss ideas, celebrate the movement and listen to live music. The goal of the event was to raise money for Occupy Muncie going into winter.
Musician and Muncie citizen John Peterson performed at the event.
"The Occupy movement needs a presence in Muncie," Peterson said. "We have one of the highest poverty rates in the state, and one of the highest unemployment rates. The movement really is exemplified by what happens here in Delaware County."
Throughout the night, their message of change and wanting to be heard was clear.
Protester Chad Larimore has attended every Occupy Muncie event since the Muncie movement began.
"We've had a lot of problems in this country," he said. "Recently, they've all started blowing up in our faces. It's time for real change."
Arana Brown, another participant of Occupy Muncie, said the movement is about taking control from those who abuse their power.
"We are out here because the people who are making decisions aren't taking into consideration the people who are being affected by those decisions," she said. "We deserve better. We can do better."
As Occupy Muncie nears its first month of protest and prepares for the winter ahead, participants push to see more concern.
"I hope people come out and meet us," Occupy protester Mary Ogle said. "So many people have questions. Some don't understand where we're coming from. I want people to know why we're here."
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