ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. – Some parents in the Commonwealth felt the need to voice their concerns over masks requirements for schools, NBC29 reports.
Parents from Charlottesville and Albemarle County held an education-themed patriot rally saying they refuse to send their kids to school because of the mandate.
Last week, Governor Ralph Northam announced a public health order requiring all students and staff in k-12 schools to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
The event organizer said they should have the right to choose.
“I wanted to see some energy behind this. I wanted to see some patriots. I wanted to see some folks stand up for kids because it is not their fight it is the parent’s fight,” said event organizer Justin McConnell.
A community member driving past interrupted, saying those who are unvaccinated and unmasked are the ones spreading the virus.
The parents say they will continue fighting for their cause.