PITTSBURGH -- Allegheny County's tax on poured drinks is only 1 month old, but those opposed to the bill are still rallying against the bill.

On Saturday, a crowd met on the banks of the Mon River and dumped beer and liquor into the water to protest the 10 percent liquor tax.

Dressed in colonial garb, 1773 met 2008, as the protesters reenacted the Boston Tea Party.

"I think the drink tax is evil, especially for us young people. For evil to succeed, all it needs is good men to do nothing," protestors Mike Carter said.

The local comedians and protesters said that the tax hike has hit them hard. The 10 percent tax raise on alcoholic beverages went into effect last month to help mass-transit, city officials said.

"We are feeling the effects of our drink tax because fewer people are coming to our shows. Fewer people (equals) fewer shows -- that's no laughing matter," local comedian and protester Brad Ryan said.

"It slows down a lot of people from going out, and I also bartend, so I see the effects of it," Carter said.

The demonstration comes a day after Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato served drinks at a local restaurant to raise money for charity.

"The main suggestion is to find an alternative to the drink tax, and that can take many forms but requires Harrisburg's help," Onorato said. "The main suggestion is to get in a room (and) get an agenda we can all support together instead of fighting each other."