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Thousands of Utahns stripped down and stepped out on Saturday as part of the Utah Undie Run, a rally its organizer called a protest against Utah being so uptight.

"I think so many people have all these misconceptions about Utahns because the angry, uptight ones are so vocal. And I'd like to see that change, even just a little. I am so sick of hearing all the crazy things Utah is known for, like the liquor laws, and don't even get me started on Prop. 8," Nate Porter said. "I want to show a more interesting side of Utah."

Participants were asked to arrive at the Gallivan Center fully clothed and then strip down to their underwear and, if they chose, donate their clothes to the homeless. Participants were encouraged to advocate for the cause of their choosing during the rally; voter registration was also available at the event.

The run started at the Gallivan Center then went to the state Capitol and back where the after party with food and entertainment was scheduled to go until 10 p.m.

Porter said at least 12,000 people have indicated on Facebook they planned to participate.