More than 2,000 coordinated demonstrations are scheduled to take place across the United States on June 14, as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests aimed at countering a military parade backed by former President Donald Trump.
The protests are being organized under the “50501 Movement” — 50 states, 50 protests, one movement — with the support of multiple organizations, including the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Black Voters Matter, People’s Action Network, and Social Security Works. Organizers said the event is meant to send a message that “this country is not ruled by a king” and to call for national unity in defense of democracy.
California Locations Include Los Angeles, Pasadena, Anaheim
In California, around 20 protests are planned throughout the state. The Greater Los Angeles area will host several high-visibility demonstrations:
- Los Angeles City Hall: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 200 North Spring St., Los Angeles
- West Hollywood Park: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
- Palisades Park: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Santa Monica
- Bixby Park: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. / Long Beach
- Lake & Colorado Intersection: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Pasadena
- La Palma Park: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / 1151 N. La Palma Pkwy, Anaheim
- Duck Pond: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 28250 Ynez Rd., Temecula
Additional locations and full schedules are available on the official site: nokings.org.
The protests are set to coincide with Flag Day and Trump’s birthday, both of which fall on June 14. That same day, Washington, D.C. is expected to host a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army.
