Two peace activists suffered minor injures, after they did not cooperate with police orders to leave the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. According to parade officials, 65-year-old Elizabeth Fineron, and 67-year-old Esther Kisamore were asked to leave, because their message was "not appropriate."

The two women were among a group of peace activists at the parade, wearing bright green t-shirts with white peace signs on the front. Fineron says when she did not immediately comply with police orders, an officer dragged her across Tejon street, and left her at the curb.

"It hurt," said Fineron. "When they came after me I knew I was in trouble... my bare skin was scraping against the ground because my pants kept coming down. It hurt... it hurt very bad."

Bruised and bloody, Fineron was arrested and charged with failing to desist and disperse as directed. She was transported to Memorial Hospital, along with 67-year-old Esther Kisamore. Kisamore says she was treated roughly after she tapped a police officer on his back.

"I didn't shove him," said Kisamore. "I just tapped his back to get his attention and ask him why he was hurting my friends. He turned around and said, 'you should never touch the back of a police officer!' He grabbed my wrist, twisted my arm, and put me down on the ground."

Kisamore says she suffered a strained wrist and hurt feelings. Holding back tears, she said she couldn't stop crying after the officer handled her.

"It was such a disappointment, it started out to be a great day, it felt good to make a peace witness," said Kisamore.

But what hundreds of parade-goers witnessed, was a St. Patrick's Day melee, and message of peace that evoked violence and pain. Fineron says, it was all worth it.

"I will always speak out. Somebody's got to, so yeah, it was worth it," said Fineron, who added, she's glad she was arrested, because now she'll get her day in court.

As for Kisamore, she plans to take her medical bill to Springs Police, and ask them to pay for it. 11-News tried to contact Springs Police Officials, but they were not available for comment on Saturday.