I have removed ribbon tied around chairs. I was at the SS Mardi Gras Festival and saw many older people standing while many "reserved" chairs were empty. I went over and pulled the tape off the chairs so some people could sit down. More people need to take action before this unjust system changes. The chairs are free and available on a first come basis. There are no reserved seats. If you come across seats with cushions and ribbon, it's up to you to do something to make a change.