Organizers of the World Naked Bike Ride , along with several local activist groups, have planned a clothing optional ‘emergency’ demonstration this Sunday.

According to a joint Instagram post from the World Naked Bike Ride, Rainbow Bloc, Revoke the ICE Permit PDX and NakedHearts:PDX, the protest is aimed at highlighting “the militarization of Portland and the ongoing harm being done to immigrant and Indigenous communities.”

The ride is set for Sunday, Oct. 12, beginning at 3 p.m., with participants gathering at the Oregon Convention Center Plaza .

The ride was originally announced to start at 2:30 p.m. but organizers expect it to actually start at 3 p.m.

Organizers say there will be a “die-in” on the Burnside Bridge during the ride.

The full route will not be made public in

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