Thanks to the incredible work of the Chicago Police Department and the largely peaceful and respectful behavior of the protesters, it was even safe enough to venture out and snap a few pictures during the festivities.
![Salt trucks lined up for NATO in Chicago](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7245890872_f2037e0104.jpg)
![Protection for Protesters](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7245889292_9ebf36f309.jpg)
![Speakers at NATO gathering in Grant Park](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/7245906988_9ba843d61f.jpg)
![Untitled](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7240/7245888736_e8c25a732c_c.jpg)
![Protect and Serve](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7245888420_6384ed02d7_b.jpg)
![NATO March in the South Loop](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7245906208_2f6c56047e.jpg)
![Police in Riot Gear](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7245886960_9784ebd9c2_c.jpg)
![Sunday's NATO March in Chicago](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7245887444_7431088dc3_c.jpg)
Feeling kind of grateful to have witnessed history. Feeling even more grateful that it's over.
Have you ever been involved in a march?
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