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Seattle Rally and March
in Defense of Democracy, against Authoritarian Power Grabs
Short Rally at NOON, at Cal Anderson Park
Assemble to be marching by 1:00 pm. End at Seattle Center.
ASL Interpretation
Tabling, Speakers, Music. Bring your cowbells, kazoos, and a group of friends to march with. https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/788933/
Organized by: Seattle Indivisible, 50501WA, Evergreen Resistance, West Seattle Indivisible, Wallingford Indivisible, North Seattle Progressives, Common Power, Troublemakers Community, Defund Musk, South End Indivisible, Planned Parenthood Action and One America
No Kings Rally and March
“In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. We plan to make that loud and clear on June 14th at our NO KINGS protest in Seattle. We’re asking you to join this people’s movement and help spread the word.
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. The Seattle resistance coalition* that brought 25,000 of us together at Seattle Center on April 5 to say #HandsOff, now invites your group [insert name here] to join our NO KINGS Rally and March on June 14th. Please bring your banners, signs, coordinating shirts, music and noise makers. If we’re going to be heard in the other Washington, we need every constituency standing up in solidarity !
🚨Rally at NOON on Saturday, June 14th, in Cal Anderson Park.
– Ball Field Area on the south side of the park
🚨 March at 1:00 pm to Seattle Center.
– Coalition and other partners will be tabling at Seattle Center on the hardscape south of the International Fountain.
We’re standing up for our democracy, our constitution, and a government by and for the people.
We’re building a movement that leaves Trumpism behind.
June 14th is Flag Day (and Trump’s birthday) and Trump is spending $25-45 million of our money on a military weapons parade ala those typically seen in N. Korea and other authoritarian regimes. But the flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. This is OUR fight. We are the POWER of the PEOPLE and INDIVISIBLE, we win!
On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say:
No thrones, No crowns, No kings.
Working with these Fellow Organizers
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.
Rally Speaker Line Up:
Press Advisory Download Press Advisory here
Live music at Cal Anderson will be performed by singer, songwriter and poet Jim Page
Our MC at Cal Anderson will be Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta, Immigration Advocacy Manager for OneAmerica.
POWERFUL SPEAKER LINEUP (run-of-show & speaker bios available onsite at Press Table by stage):
• Katie Garrow, leader of the Seattle labor movement, Katie Garrow heads MLK Labor, a coalition of 150 unions in King County, WA. MLK Labor has formally endorsed this No Kings Seattle event
• Noah Purcell, WA State Solicitor General who defeated the first Muslim travel ban, spearheaded
dozens of successful legal challenges against the first-term Trump administration, and is back at it!
• Jacob, student organizer and Social Justice Chair of his university’s Filipino student association
• Palmira Figueroa, long-time immigrant rights advocate and Dir. of Communications for the National Day Laborer Organizing Network
• A contingent of the Federal Unionist Network will be leading an on-stage action in which federal workers will re-take their oath of office
• U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, representing the 7th Congressional District, including Seattle
Media Coverage
No Kings Seattle Made the News:
Seattle Times
Over 70K in Seattle denounce Trump at massive ‘No Kings’ rally
At the largest rally in Seattle, more than 70,000 people flooded the streets shoulder-to-shoulder, marching en masse from Capitol Hill to Seattle Center — making it one of the biggest protests in the city’s history.
Jun 14.
Northwest Asian Weekly
Thousands march peacefully in Seattle ‘No Kings’ demonstration
Tens of thousands of people gathered Saturday, June 14, for a peaceful demonstration that began at Cal Anderson Park and ended at the Seattle Center, joining a wave of protests held across the Unit…
Kiro 7 News
Live Now Fox News
LiveNOW from FOX | Breaking News, Live Events
No Kings protest crowds: Millions show up across US, organizers say
Millions marched in cities across the U.S. on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations, according to event organizers (184 kB)
Axios
Axios
70K march in Seattle’s “No Kings” protest
Jun 16th (118 kB)
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/16/70k-march-in-seattle-s-no-kings-protest
OPB
opb
‘No Kings’ rallies draw thousands across the Pacific Northwest
OPB reporters covered “No Kings” protests in Portland, Newberg and Hillsboro on Saturday, and we also be worked with news partners to provide coverage from across the Pacific Northwest. Here’s how demonstrations unfolded throughout the day. (147 kB)
UW Daily
The Daily of the University of Washington
Seattle and its students say ‘No Kings’ to defend democracy
Approximately 70,000 people marched through downtown Seattle on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” call to action. One of the largest synchronized protests in recent United States history, (148 kB)
70,000 ‘No Kings’ protesters march in downtown Seattle
City and state officials say they are prepared for one of the largest protests in Seattle since President Donald Trump began his second term. (695 kB)
Stranger Blog
Almost 10 Percent of Seattle Marched at No Kings Rally
The rally wasn’t radical, but it was undeniable.
“… We have to dig even more deeply,” Jayapal said. “I’m not ashamed to say I’ve got moments of fear. Of course I do, and so do you. But you and I are more than afraid. We are furious.”
Fox 13 Seattle
LIVE: Thousands gather at ‘No Kings’ protests in Seattle
Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration took place on Saturday in hundreds of cities across the U.S., including several in Seattle and Washington state. (332 kB)
Seattle PI Post Intelligencer
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Hands Off Protests
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
Komo News
Seattle police outreach team helps facilitate peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest
Tens of thousands of people marched peacefully from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center on Saturday afternoon during the “No Kings” protest.
Jun 14th (118 kB)
‘No Kings’ protest reaches 70,000 at Cal Anderson Park, makes it way downtown
Approximately 70,000 people joined the “No Kings” protest in Cal Anderson Park before marching to the Space Needle and then the Seattle Center in downtown.
Written by
Frank Sumrall
Time to read
6 minutes
South Seattle Emerald
More Than 20,000 Fill Seattle Center in Mass April 5 Protest Against Trump and Musk
On April 5, more than 20,000 protesters filled Seattle Center to voice their opposition to Donald Trump and Elon Musk, whom they see as threats to democracy. Led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and joined by Indigenous leaders and immigrant organizers, the crowd chanted and held signs demanding justice and denouncing the influence of billionaires on American politics and life.
Capitol Hill
Blog
Crowds were measured by the mile Saturday as demonstrators marched from Capitol Hill’s Cal Anderson Park in Seattle’s contribution to a weekend of “No Kings” protests across the nation.
…it was one of the largest gatherings in the state since a sea of people stretched miles from Cal Anderson for the Women’s March in 2018.
KUOW
LIVE: Crowds descend on Seattle for ‘No Kings’ protests
Protesters fanned across Seattle as part of the national No Kings demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration raids and ICE policies.
Jun 14th (159 kB)
KOMO News
KOMO
Tens of thousands gather in Seattle for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump administration
Saturday marks the start of the weekend of “No Kings” protests, with hundreds scheduled nationwide – and at least 80 of those
Jun 14th (230 kB)
Seattle Police Blotter
SPD Blotter
Dialogue and Peaceful Determination Punctuate Seattle ‘No Kings’ Protest – SPD Blotter
On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 14, tens of thousands of Seattleites peacefully gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through the city to the Seattle Center for a demonstration. The atmosphere was one of determination, punctuated by the rustle of handmade signs and the murmur of anticipation. As the crowd swelled, a sense of community […]
Written by
Sergeant Patrick Michaud
Accessibility
The program at Cal Anderson will include ASL interpreters on stage, and a dedicated ADA section near the stage with clear view of the interpreters
Cal Anderson Park
The accessible entrance to the ADA section will be behind the dugout on the southeast corner of the park, on Pine street, near the intersection of Pine and 11th Ave. There is a short ramp up to the entrance from Pine, and short ramp down to the entrance from 11th Ave. There are ADA-compliant gender-neutral bathrooms at the north end of the field. Parking is on the street.
Map of Cal Anderson Park accessible entrances and paved/gravel paths (pdf).
Seattle Center
No Kings March organizers and other partners will be tabling at Seattle Center on the hardscape south of the International Fountain. We anticipate that the Marchers will arrive between 2pm and 3pm
Seattle Center provides Accessibility information at the following links:
Seattle Center map,
Seattle Center accessibility info page
Plan Your Route
Plan your Route for June 14th: Public Transit Getting to Cal Anderson park in Capitol Hill Seattle:
1. Sound Transit Light Rail to Capitol Hill Station
2. Lots of Bus options, it is a transit center. 3. Bike or Scooter if you can.
We recommend that instead of Google, Use King County Metro’s trip planner to Cal Anderson park. We’ve bookmarked the end point for you in this link,
– just add ARRIVE by 12:00 (its a drop down to change leave now to arrive by: and
– put in when where you’re starting, and
– how far you want to walk (default is up to .5 miles)
– see second photo for options to plan your trip.
We’ve sketched out a few of the options from various areas. From most locations in Greater Seattle area, it takes about an hour to get to Cal Anderson.
Transit Information
Cal Anderson Park is 1 block from the Capitol Hill light rail station, and is also served by the #10, 49, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 49 bus routes
Seattle Center is served by the #1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 13, 24, 28, 29, 31, and 33 bus routes, Rapid Ride D Line, Rapid Ride E Line, and the Seattle Monorail
Statement on Safety June 10
Many are asking about Safety for Saturday:
The coalition of 12 organizations planning #NoKings Seattle at Cal Anderson is sensitive to the safety concerns of our supporters and has made safety a #1 priority in our event planning. As our event notice states, the organizers are committed to non-violent, peaceful protest on June 14th. We have planned a lawful and peaceful march fully protected by the First Amendment. And as is the norm with big events that we organize, we have a large volunteer safety team trained in de-escalation as well as a first-aid team dedicated to protecting and caring for our community. Mutually protecting and serving our communities is our central value and key reason we are protesting.
We hope you will join us on Saturday. We are determined not to let the Trump administration’s fear tactics silence us.
Indivisible National and Seattle Indivisible’s core organizing principle is nonviolent political action (nonviolent political action can be loud and inconvenient!). It is because that is what is most effective against authoritarians and wannabe authoritarians.
Safety has been the #1 focus on planning since the beginning.
We are also recommending that people attend the “Know Your Rights” training tonight, June 10, at 7pm ET / 4pm PT to learn skills to help keep No Kings protests safe and non-violent.
Fear is the goal of Fascism. Courage is contagious, too. When the fascists crack down on small-scale nonviolent protest, we need large-scale nonviolent protest. That’s what works. Leaders, institutions, and people currently on the sideline need to know that the defense of democracy is inevitable, overwhelming, and irresistible. They need to see it with their own eyes.
When everyone shows a little bit of courage, no one has to be the hero.
Get Involved:
Spread the Word:
PUT up POSTERS, Hand out Flyers: NO KINGS march June 14th. Noon, Cal Anderson Park, Seattle.
Help us spread the word outside the virtual world. We have Print ready posters, flyers and leaflets in color and Black and white that you can download and hand out, post in your neighborhood, or ???
Email your community organizations, churches, youth groups and local allies. We provide a sample letter you can copy from and personalize at the link below:
Download Printables and email letter here: www.tinyurl.com/seanokings/ it will take you to a google drive. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1bG1jb9cf-UYorrOWNtpYSbhGvqUvETQl
Let us know your ideas about how to spread the word in real life. If you’d like to adopt a neighborhood, let us know at [email protected] and we will email you a link to a spreadsheet where we are tracking volunteers willing to put up posters.. www.tinyurl.com/seanokings/
Help Out: We NEED YOU!
No Kings! Volunteering
Volunteer for No Kings! Rally and March
Roles include:
Logistics:
Set-Up (help set-up chairs, tables, and other equipment, distribute supplies)
Take-Down (get everything packed up, hauled out, and into cars)
Hospitality (provide snacks & water, answer questions, and ensure everyone is well taken care of)
Youth and Families (help with youth and family activities)
Flex team (support other teams as needed)
Public Safety
Note: a number of these roles require training in advance of June 14th
De-escalation (requires training, defusing potentially dangerous situations and supporting participants)
Bike/Moto Brigade (requires training, block streets physically with their bikes and motorcycles to ensure that the march can pass)
First aid (first aid certified or a medical professional, respond to medical incidents, provide first aid, and ensure that emergency services are called when necessary)
Care bears (protest digital safety training suggested, have wagons full of food and water for hungry and thirsty participants)
Other:
Are you a photographer, event planner, or have other specific skills you’d like to volunteer? Please let us know below!
Logistics (supplies coordination, route planning, etc)
Neighborhood Outreach
Youth and Families Planning
Fill out the Volunteer Form or email us at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_0HYzFFxUWY7uHwV1exNsXVEa8Fv_4MC-z_kJZMzpnba4fg/viewform
