Demonstrators will once again take to the streets of cities across the United States for “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s administration and its policies on October 18.
Why It Matters
The protests are the latest nationwide demonstrations since Trump returned to office in January.
Millions of Americans turned out for “No Kings” protests that were held in hundreds of cities on June 14, while a military parade in Washington, D.C. to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday took place. More recently, “Workers Over Billionaires” demonstrations were held across the U.S. on Labor Day.
‘No Kings’ Protest Locations on October 18
At least 2,500 events are scheduled to take place on Saturday across all 50 states, organizers said.
While the “No Kings” protests in June saw demonstrations in every state, but not in Washington, D.C., a rally is planned to take place at the National Mall in the nation’s capital on Saturday.
Below is a list of an event happening in each state. To see all all that are taking place, visit the “No Kings” website.
- Birmingham, Alabama: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Railroad Park Foundation, 1600 1st Avenue S
- Fairbanks, Alaska: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park to 2000 Airport Way
- Phoenix, Arizona: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W Washington St.
- Fayetteville, Arkansas: 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Washington County Courthouse, 280 N College Ave.
- Los Angeles, California: 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Spring St.
- Denver, Colorado: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park (Across Lincoln St. from the West Steps of the Capitol), 1449 Lincoln St.
- Stamford, Connecticut: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District, 123 Hoyt St.
- Dover, Delaware: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legislative Mall, 410 Legislative Ave.
- Miami, Florida: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Torch of Friendship, 301 Biscayne Blvd.
- Atlanta, Georgia: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. NE
- Honolulu, Hawaii: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Capitol, 415 South Beretania St.
- Moscow, Idaho: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ghormley Park, 400 Home St.
- Chicago, Illinois: 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grant Park, East Jackson Drive & South Columbus Drive; 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Oz Park; 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Unity Park, 2636 N Kimball Ave.
- Indianapolis, Indiana: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St.
- Burlington, Iowa: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Westland Mall, 550 S Gear Ave.
- Wichita, Kansas: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old Sedgwick County Courthouse, 510 N Main
- Lexington, Kentucky: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 N Limestone
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 7122 Perkins Rd.
- Portland, Maine: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Deering Oaks Park, State Street & Park Avenue
- Glen Burnie, Maryland: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Glen Burnie Town Center, Crain Highway North & Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, 7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
- Boston, Massachusetts: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Parade Grounds, Boston Common, Beacon St. & Charles St.
- Detroit, Michigan: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Roosevelt Park, 2231 Michigan Ave.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Commons, 425 Portland Ave S
- Jackson, Mississippi: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Southside, 400 High St.
- Kansas City, Missouri: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at West 47th Street & Mill Creek Parkway
- Lewistown, Montana: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Fergus County Courthouse, 712 W Main St.
- Lincoln, Nebraska: 1-:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St.
- Las Vegas, Nevada: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Federal Courthouse, 333 S Las Vegas Blvd.
- Concord, New Hampshire: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St.
- Newark, New Jersey: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 12 Springfield Ave.
- Albuquerque, New Mexico: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Ave. between 3rd and 8th St.
- New York, New York: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Father Duffy Square, Broadway & West 47th St; 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
- Charlotte, North Carolina: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 301 E 7th St.
- Bismarck, North Dakota: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at North Dakota State Capitol, N 6th & East Boulevard Ave.
- Cincinnati, Ohio: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W Mehring Way
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Hall Park (OKC City Hall) – Rally Point, 200 N Walker Ave.
- Portland, Oregon: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Waterfront Park at the Battleship Memorial
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd.
- Providence, Rhode Island: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rhode Island State House (Mall Side), 82 Smith St.
- Columbia, South Carolina: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at South Carolina State House, 110 Gervais St.
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Federal Court House, 400 S Phillips Ave.
- Nashville, Tennessee: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 667 James Robertson Pkwy
- Dallas, Texas: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pacific Plaza, 401 N Harwood St.
- Salt Lake City, Utah: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Utah State Capitol, 350 State St.
- Montpellier, Vermont: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Vermont State House, 115 State St.
- Richmond, Virginia: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Capitol Square, 101 N 9th St.
- Seattle, Washington: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 305 Harrison St.
- Charleston, West Virginia: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E
- Madison, Wisconsin: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at McPike Park & WI State Capitol at King St., 202 S Ingersoll St./Capitol Square
- Cheyenne, Wyoming: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wyoming State Capitol, 200 W 24th St.
What is 50501?
50501 stands for 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement.
The movement organized online, leading to the first nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations in February. Since then, organizers have arranged a nationwide day of action every month, including the “No Kings” protests in June.
“The movement has mobilized millions of people and brought together a growing network of organizers and organizations, both new and established,” the 50501 website says.
“Our movement shows the world that the American working class will not sit idly by as plutocrats rip apart their democratic institutions and civil liberties while undermining the rule of law.”
What People Are Saying
The No Kings website says: “In June, millions of everyday Americans from every walk of life peacefully took to the streets and declared with one voice: No Kings. The world saw the power of the people, and President Trump’s attempt at a coronation collapsed under the strength of a movement rising against his abuses of power.
“Now, he’s doubling down—sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. And together, we’re choosing democracy.”
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) called on its members to take part in the protests in a statement on October 6: “The protest movement has taken on new urgency with the government shutdown that began October 1. Shutting down the government is another authoritarian power grab by this administration, which has threatened to lay off mass numbers of furloughed federal workers as part of an ongoing quest to gut federal programs and services the administration finds objectionable.
“AFGE is calling on all our members to participate in one of the more than 1,650 events that have been planned across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and internationally.”
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed the protests on Friday, saying on Fox News: “The theory we have right now, they have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and the antifa people, they’re all coming out. Some of the House Democrats are selling T-shirts for the event. And it’s being told to us that they won’t be able to reopen the government until after that rally because they can’t face their rabid base.”
The No Kings coalition responded to Johnson’s remarks with a statement that said: “Speaker Johnson is running out of excuses for keeping the government shut down. Instead of reopening the government, preserving affordable health care, or lowering costs for working families, he’s attacking millions of Americans who are peacefully coming together to say that America belongs to its people, not to kings. We’ll see everyone on October 18.”
What’s Next
The “No Kings” protests are scheduled to take place on October 18.
The coalition held safety and security training last week to help protest hosts “practice de-escalation for any scenarios that may arise” during events.
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