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Costumed brigades of protesters were out in force again Friday night at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland, and at about 7 p.m., they rolled out a red carpet for an actual wedding.

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The bride, resplendent in a unicorn outfit, and the groom, dressed as Kenny from South Park, tied the knot in front of a crowd of about 30 onlookers, some decked out in Care Bear and pickle costumes.

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The betrothed Portland couple, who arrived and departed the scene by motorcycle, declined to be identified by name. They said they’d known each other for two decades, started dating more recently, and decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.

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“We’ve been together for two years, and my partner is very passionate about the protesting,” the groom told a reporter. “ ... People can be fun loving people and still protest. We wanted to show that this is about love and caring. We’re caring for other human beings.”

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Protesters have been a near-constant outside the ICE facility since June, and attention has only increased since President Donald Trump last month announced plans to send in federal troops to stand guard. Some protesters have responded by showing up in costume and dancing, prompting late-night TV hosts and others to mock Trump’s description of Portland as a war-ravaged city.

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