PHILADELPHIA – Millions of people are expected to take to the streets on Saturday as part of thousands of “No Kings” protests across the country, including dozens in the DMV.
When is the “No Kings” protest in Washington, D.C.?
What we know:
The flagship “No Kings” protest in Washington, D.C., on Saturday will be on the National Mall, at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 3rd Street NW. The event is scheduled from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a march down the mall starting at the Smithsonian Metro Station starting at 10:30 a.m.
Organizers of the event expect anywhere between 100,000 and 200,000 people to attend.
Several other events in the area, including marches around several bridges between Virginia and D.C., are scheduled throughout the morning.
“No Kings” protests scheduled around Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18, 2025.
What are the “No Kings” Protests?
The backstory:
Saturday’s demonstrations are follow ups to “No Kings” held back on June 14 in nearly 2,000 cities across the country. Those protests were scheduled to coincide with President Donald Trump’s scheduled birthday military parade.
The phrase “No Kings” was first coined by the 50501 Movement, a grassroots organization that pushes back against what they call “the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies.”
“No Kings” movement plans weekend rallies in DC, across US
RELATED – Organizers of the “No Kings” movement, aimed at protesting President Trump’s policies, are planning another round of marches and gatherings nationwide on Saturday — even as Republicans like Speaker Mike Johnson deride them as “Hate America” rallies. Brandon Wolf of the Human Rights Campaign explains why his organization is taking part on “The Final 5.”
How to watch Saturday’s “No Kings” protests
What you can do:
How to watch “No Kings” protests
FOX 29 will be livestreaming “No Kings” events throughout the city on Saturday, starting early Saturday morning. Our coverage will start at 7:30 a.m. You can watch the demonstrations live on the FOX Local app and on the FOX 29 YouTube channel.
The Source: Information in this story is from Indivisible, the group organizing Saturday’s “No Kings” protests, the 50501 Movement, and previous FOX 5 DC reports.
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