A religious concert set for Aug. 30 will be held at Gas Works Park in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood after city officials approved a permit, despite public safety concerns tied to past unrest at similar events.

The event, hosted by the group “ Let Us Worship, Revive in 2025 ,” was initially proposed for Cal Anderson Park in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Mayor Bruce Harrell confirmed the relocation Tuesday, stating that the City of Seattle approved the concert and rally because it is protected free speech.

“Everyone has a First Amendment right to make their voices heard, regardless of content or belief,” Harrell said in a joint statement with Seattle Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. “We are focused on facilitating that right of expression for everyone in our city, while also prio

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