Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s planned wedding festivities in Venice are prompting stepped up protests from local activists.

A group of Venice residents has vowed to “block the canals” to protest Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding later this month.

A protest group has launched a campaign titled “No Space for Bezos,” using banners, wall stickers and a prominent display on St. Mark’s Tower featuring Bezos’ name crossed out in red. Organisers accuse the billionaire of contributing to the city’s gentrification and pricing out its long-time residents.