Juggalos – fans of the Insane Clown Posse – and a far-right, pro-Trump coalition are both staging marches in Washington, DC on the same day.

And, with both groups promising enormous crowds, a clash between the two groups on Saturday seems likely.

Organizers announced the pro-Trump “Mother of All Rallies” on Sunday, describing the event as the “Woodstock of American Rallies” to defend what organizers call traditional American values and culture. While the march is explicitly nonviolent and inclusive, organizers such as the Alt Knights have stated missions of street activism and “confrontation,” and were involved in organizing the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally.

Meanwhile, Juggalos are marching for a very different issue – to protest being classified as a “loosely organized hybrid gang” by the FBI.

While the Insane Clown Posse draws thousands of fans to festivals, many people are in the dark on what Juggalos actually are. According Juggalos, they’re one of the most misunderstood groups of people in the US.

Here’s what you need to know about Juggalos before the potential clash between the hip-hop fans and far-right Trump supporters.

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Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope formed the Insane Clown Posse (ICP) in Detroit, Michigan in 1989 as a hardcore hip hop group.

Foto: source Getty Images / Carlo Allegri

The term “Juggalos” is comes from “The Juggla,” a track on ICP’s debut album “Carnival of Carnage,” released in 1992.

Foto: Joseph Utsler aka Shaggy 2 Dope. source Carlos Osorio/Reuters

On a basic level, Juggalos are simply fans of ICP. However, the group has a created subculture that goes further than that of most musical groups.

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Many Juggalos follow in Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope’s footsteps and paint their faces, in keeping with the “insane clown” theme.

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Other Juggalo fashion trends include wearing HatchetGear, a brand produced by ICP’s record company, Psychopathic Records.

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Finally got my package from Hatchet Gear! Super excited! MCL to Ted #hatchetgear #dcfaygoguy #youtube #unboxing A post shared by Kenneth Anderson (@dcfaygoguy) on Dec 14, 2016 at 12:38pm PST

Faygo — an inexpensive, Detroit-based soda brand — is frequently mentioned in ICP songs and as a result has become a Juggalo favorite.

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#FAYGO Armageddon @therealicp @lyte_official #WHOOPWHOOP A post shared by Kc Lette Johnson (@kclette2011) on Aug 12, 2017 at 9:22pm PDT

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The Gathering of the Juggalos is the biggest and most high-profile aspect of the Juggalo lifestyle.

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So fucking dope to meet Mike Busy and his whole camp!!! #GatheringOfTheJuggalos #GOTJ2017 #GOTJ18 A post shared by Michael Kohl (@themikohl) on Jul 27, 2017 at 4:36pm PDT

The annual festival was first hosted in 2000.

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The most recent festival was a four-day event, held in Oklahoma in late July.

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Just Jugglin' – Best Caption Gets 2 Free Pizzas #WhoopWhoop #Homies #Juggalo #Sauceelo #FakeNews A post shared by The Saucee Sicilian (@thesauceesicilian) on Jul 29, 2017 at 8:52am PDT

Roughly 8,000 people showed up for the festival, which organizers call an “annual family reunion.”

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Just touched back down in Miami from rocking the #GOTJ18 in OKC. Thanks to everybody out there for all the love. It was our fourth time rocking and we had a great time. Now back to this tour prep/album/world domination. 🤘😎🤘 A post shared by ¡MAYDAY! (@maydaymusic) on Jul 29, 2017 at 4:14pm PDT

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In addition to live performances, events included beach volleyball, rap battles, and costume, tattoo, and wet-T-shirt contests. Another contest: Faygo launching, in which participants attempt to fire a two-liter bottle of the soda as far as possible.

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#faygolaunch #milenko #juggaloday A post shared by Hazin (@hazin_lane) on Feb 24, 2014 at 6:24am PST

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This year’s gathering was tamer than years past, with strict bans on drugs, alcohol, and nudity — all things that are typically staples at the festival.

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Bow Bow Bow Bow🔫 Rocking W/ @wakaflocka at the Gathering of the Juggalos #gotj #juggalo #juggalette #juggalofamily #music A post shared by Who The F**K is Xtra Overdoze❓ (@soundsofxo) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:39am PDT

In addition to ICP, other performers over the years have included Ice Cube and Vanilla Ice.

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While many Juggalos see the gathering as the highlight of their years, the event isn’t without controversy. The 2017 gathering was reportedly packed with undercover police officers due to concerns regarding drug use and potential violence.

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In 2010, Tila Tequila — a reality star who has recently regained prominence due to her support of Neo-Nazi groups — was attacked while performing at the Gathering of the Juggalos.

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ICP has also been criticized for its violent lyrics.

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Paisley Park. Prince built this place to record, rehearse, film videos, host partys & concerts and live at. RIP our purple hero… VJ A post shared by Insane Clown Posse (@therealicp) on Aug 17, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT

Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope say that the lyrics are not meant to be taken literally, and have even said that they are meant to serve as Christian allegories.

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Shaggy 2 Dope showing off his freshly mastered new album "F.T.F.O.M.F." Available everywhere May 26th. A post shared by Insane Clown Posse (@therealicp) on Apr 2, 2017 at 3:41pm PDT

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In 2011, the FBI formally classified Juggalos as a “loosely-organized hybrid gang.” According to the National Gang Intelligence Center, law enforcement officials in at least 21 states have identified criminal Juggalo sub-sets, who have primarily been tied to crimes such as simple assault, personal drug use and possession, and vandalism.

Foto: A screenshot from the FBI’s 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment report. source FBI

The ICP and many of its fans have strongly opposed the classification, arguing it has resulted in Juggalos being discriminated against, harassed, and profiled. ICP says that Juggalos are a “family of love,” and that classifying them as a gang ignores most Juggalos’ actions.

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Always a treat to meet newlyweds on their honeymoon. Thanks, #gatheringofthejuggalos #gotj #newlyweds #photobykg A post shared by Kevin Gill (@ogkevingill) on Jul 28, 2017 at 5:53am PDT

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The September 16 Juggalo March on Washington was organized to protest Juggalos’ gang classification.

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“We may be the outsiders, the misfits, the weirdos, and the underdogs of the mainstream world, but as a result we have created our own world – one built on a rock-solid foundation of community, creativity, joy, and love,” reads the event’s website.

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However, with the event coinciding with the pro-Trump rally, much of the coverage and buzz against the Juggalo march has turned to a potential clash between Juggalos and the right.

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The ICP has a strong anti-racist and anti-Confederate stance. While the Mother of All Ralliest is explicitly open to all races, attendees strongly support President Trump in his determination to protect Confederate statues.

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“F— both y’all and your rebel flag,” ICP says in “Rebel Flag,” a song that promises violent retribution to “goddamn bigots.”

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Behind the scenes at the first of many Shaggy 2 Dope music videos. …Mr. X A post shared by Insane Clown Posse (@therealicp) on May 3, 2017 at 6:44pm PDT

Right now, roughly 2,500 people have RSVP-ed that they will attend the Juggalo March on Washington on Facebook. The Mother of all Rallies Facebook event had roughly 10,000 attendees as of Friday.

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The Juggalo event page has been flooded with people encouraging attendees to take on the “Nazis,” despite Juggalo insistence that the march is apolitical. “Whoop whoop from a Florida Juggalo who is rooting for y’all to kick some Neo-Nazi ass,” reads one such comment.

Foto: source Juggalos March Facebook