PETA is bringing its message of empathy for animals and veganism to Bangor on Saturday.

PETA, also known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, will be driving a replica chicken transportation truck, known as “Hell on Wheels,” around Bangor. It is emblazoned with images of chickens crammed into cages on their way to slaughter.

The truck will be playing the sounds of distressed birds and every 10 seconds a subliminal message suggesting people become vegan.

The truck will set up outside Pepino’s Mexican Restaurant on Park Street at noon and will appear at other Bangor eateries that serve chicken as well.

“Behind every chicken burrito is a once-living, sensitive individual who was crammed onto a truck for a terrifying, miserable journey to their death,” PETA Executive Vice Presid

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