Today is the day. No Kings Day. Possibly the largest day of
peaceful protest we’ve ever seen in our lifetimes. We hope to see you and your
community in the streets today as we defend our democracy and remind
Trump that we don’t do kings here. Keep reading for what you need to know for a
peaceful, powerful day of defiance.
Finding a No Kings event
With nearly 3,000 protests in all fifty states and beyond, we’re
betting there’s a No Kings event near you. It’s not too late to join us, even
if you can only spare a few minutes! Click here to find nearby No Kings protests on our
nationwide map.
If you can't join a No Kings protest in person, that’s OK! You
can click here to follow along online, starting at 12pm ET / 9am PT.
What to wear and bring
Let us start by saying this: Whatever you’re wearing, whoever
you’re with, or whatever your physical capabilities are, you are welcome at No
Kings! Even if you show up empty-handed in your PJs or work clothes, what
matters most is that you’re there.
That said, here are some tips to make your experience even more
powerful and enjoyable if you choose to follow them:
Wear yellow. We’re encouraging folks to wear
yellow, if they can, as a bright, unmistakable reminder that millions of us
stand together against tyranny. Wearing yellow helps us stand out. Wearing
yellow brings us together even more.
Bring your signs and flags. Whether you want to wave one
of No Kings’ printable, pre-made protest signs, a clever
homemade one of your own, or a US flag to show that protest is patriotic,
you’re encouraged to do so!
Share the joy with #NoKings on social. We
want No Kings to absolutely take over social media, so if you’re comfortable
doing so, post photos from your event with the hashtag #NoKings. Please be
mindful of others and ask before posting close-up photos showing other
protestors’ faces.
Dress comfortably for the weather. Many
of you will be spending a long time on your feet and outdoors! Don’t forget to
wear comfy, sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen, a poncho, umbrella, extra jacket,
etc… if needed.
Have a plan to arrive and depart. As
you arrive at the event, take care to note where you’re parked, where event
organizers/volunteers are stationed, and the safest routes for entry or exit.
If you’re traveling in a group, choose a time and place to meet up in case you
are separated.
Our commitment to nonviolence
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to
nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to
de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values
and to act lawfully at these events.
Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to No Kings events.
Please refer to the No Kings Know Your Rights Guide, our de-escalation pocket guide, and the additional resources
on NoKings.org for important information to maintain a
safe, joyful protest.
Today is a day for courage, for joy, and for patriotism. We gather as a reminder to the Trump regime, to all those in power, and to ourselves: the will of the people can and will prevail.
We are Americans. We are free. And we do not do kings here.
See you soon,
Indivisible Team
P.S. Join us on Tuesday at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for the No Kings
post-protest call! We’ll join friends and partners nationwide to
celebrate our impact and discuss what comes next for our pro-democracy
movement.
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