Protestors are expected to take to the street for First Night 2015 on Wednesday. According to the Facebook page First Night Against Police Violence, demonstrators will stage a “die-in” in Copley Square.

At a press conference held on Tuesday, Mayor Marty Walsh, Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans and Transit Police Chief Ken Green told the press that the force will accommodate the protestors and not stand in their way, though they hope they’ll respect the end of year jubilation.

City Hall is estimating that Boston will swell with an extra one million people for First Night and their hope is that the protestors can send their message without disrupting any of the festivities planned.

“I just hope they respect that this isn’t the event to hold this,” said Commissioner Evans. “To disrupt the event on Boylston Street tomorrow night is a disservice not only to the city, but also to their character.”

First Night Against Police Violence plans to protest the deaths of unarmed black men by white police in the following fashion, as per the Facebook page:

• “At 5:00 PM we will be holding a Mass Die-in in front of the Boston Public Library – Copley Square
• 2:30 PM – 3:00 Gather at Boston Public Library
• 3:00 March around the First Night activities
• 4:30 Return to the Boston Public Library in Copley Square
• 5:00 We will hold our die-in
• After the die-in, those who wish to remain will join the parade at 6:00 PM and march until 7:00 PM.”

“In regards to any planned or spontaneous demonstrations we are not anticipating any issues,” notes Chief Green. “The protesters have been peaceful and our strategy is to continue to exercise restraint and patience and safeguard the first amendment rights of all citizens.”

According to the Boston Globe, protestors plan to be “peaceful, inclusive and friendly,” though they are not in agreement that this particular venue is inappropriate for them to protest. They contend that no matter the time or setting “Acts in support of civil rights are always appropriate.”

Agreeing with both the commissioner and the protestors, Mayor Walsh reiterated that more than anything he wants to keep a pipeline of open dialogue open between the city and protestors. He absolutely recognizes their right to assemble but reiterates they should respect the essence of the festivities.

The Globe added that as of Tuesday, December 30, no city officials have contacted the organizers of the protest.