Denton Keeps No Kings Protest Peaceful As Hundreds Gather To Protest

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Dec 31, 2025, 12:05 AM

denton keeps no kings protest peaceful as hundreds gather to protest

People gather around a drum circle that formed during the “No Kings” protest on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square on Saturday in Denton. Billed as a “nationwide day of defiance,” the local “No Kings” protest brought hundreds to Denton’s historic courthouse on Saturday for a peaceful protest to decry President Donald Trump and his use of force... The “No Kings” protests, which were planned for more than 1,800 locations around the U.S., were a direct response “rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of our democracy,” according to a news release... Several organizations helped to organize the protests, including Indivisible — locally known as Indivisible Denton — the American Civil Liberties Union, American Federation of Teachers, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, 50501 and... A diverse crowd of all ages, from children to older folks, appeared in downtown Denton late Saturday morning. They held signs and cheered at speakers and passersby who circled the Courthouse on the Square and honked in support.

Some gathered around a drum circle. Others jammed with guitars, a ukulele, violins and a cello while people walked around the Square with their signs, offering reminders such as “Free Palestine.” Hundreds turned out in Denton and Fort Worth for ‘No Kings’ protests showing support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights. Protests continued across North Texas in Denton and Fort Worth Saturday morning. Upwards of 1,000 people gathered in both cities, joining others pushing back against a perceived overstep of presidential power. In Denton’s Downtown Square, the scene looked much like other cities and towns across the United States; separated by municipalities but united by common beliefs.

“If you look around this square, Black, white, brown, Hispanic, gays, straight, Christian, non-Christian, that is what our country what it is,” said protester Julian Carter. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. Despite afternoon rain, thousands took to the streets of North Texas for protests against the Trump administration on Saturday. NORTH TEXAS - Despite afternoon rain, thousands took to the streets of North Texas for protests against the Trump administration on Saturday. People brought signs and marched at the "No Kings" protests. Across the country, large crowds gathered in over 2,500 cities in protest against President Donald Trump.

It was no different here in the Metroplex, as thousands took to the streets for the "No Kings" protests. Over 1,000 protesters gathered on Denton Square for the No Kings protest on June 14, 2025. Photo by Aiden Gonzalez More than 1,000 protesters gathered in the Denton Square for the No Kings protest on June 14. Demonstrators marched along on the sidewalk encircling the courthouse while others rallied on the lawn holding signs, chanting, playing music and listening to guest speakers. The Denton No Kings protest was part of a nationwide movement to “reject authoritarianism” in the President Donald Trump Administration, according to the No Kings website.

The movement was scheduled the same day as Trump’s 79th birthday and the United States Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C. “I can’t just sit here and watch this happen, there’s so many patterns repeating themselves,” said Megan Flores, an 18-year-old astrophysics student at the university. “We live in this bubble that is America and we don’t realize how f—d up it really is. I see my friends terrified of what might happen to them.” From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., attendees walked clockwise around the courthouse.

Many also stood on the grass surrounding the courthouse. About three counter-protesters in attendance stood off to the side. Updated on: June 14, 2025 / 12:47 PM CDT / CBS Texas "No Kings" protests are underway across North Texas and nationwide to challenge what organizers describe as the growing authoritarianism and corruption of President Donald Trump and his allies. Saturday's demonstrations are timed to coincide with Mr. Trump's birthday and the planned military parade in Washington, D.C.

to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Organizers said the protests also aim to oppose the administration's immigration policies. At least 15 protests have been scheduled across North Texas. "'No Kings' is a nationwide day of defiance," the group stated. "We're taking action to reject authoritarianism and to show the world what democracy truly looks like.

On June 14, we stand united to declare: no thrones, no crowns, no kings." A “No Kings” peaceful protest is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday in Flower Mound at Parker Square from, as well as in other areas of Denton County. The demonstration is part of a “nationwide protest rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy,” according to a press release from one of the No Kings speakers, Amanda Zubrick. It also is a response to the military parade President Trump has organized on Saturday, which happens to be on the same day as his birthday. The release said No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety with organizers that are trained in de-escalation.

However, some protests have turned violent, specifically in Los Angeles. Thousands of North Texans on Saturday filled courthouse squares and parks, marched on downtown streets or held up signs along sweltering highways as part of the nationwide “No Kings” rallies in protest of Trump... On a day of celebration in Washington for the Army’s 250th birthday, including the largest military parade in the nation’s capital since 1991, the No Kings demonstrations were billed as peaceful displays of dissent... The “no kings” theme accused the president of acting like a tyrant, on what happens to also be Trump’s birthday. Many who attended the roughly 2,000 protests in all 50 states — including Fort Worth, Arlington and Dallas — were motivated by the government’s immigration crackdown, raids and deportations. The Fort Worth protest filled Burk Burnett Park in downtown for more than three hours with boisterous chants of “this is what democracy looks like” and T-shirts slogans like “Mexicans make America great.”

Across North Texas, the visible presence of police was minimal, as were the number of counter-protesters. While some demonstrators were treated for heat-related illness, there were no immediate reports of injuries, violence or arrests by late afternoon. More than 1,300 people in Arlington lined Abram Street outside the Tarrant County Subcourthouse with signs and chants like “immigrants are welcome here” and “justice now.” And in Dallas, an estimated 10,000 marched through... Billed as a "nationwide day of defiance," the local "No Kings" protest brought hundreds to Denton’s historic courthouse on Saturday for a peaceful protest to decry President Donald Trump and his use of force... The "No Kings" protests, which were planned for more than 1,800 locations around the U.S., were a direct response “rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of our democracy,” according to a news release... Several organizations helped to organize the protests, including Indivisible — locally known as Indivisible Denton — the American Civil Liberties Union, American Federation of Teachers, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, 50501 and...

A diverse crowd of all ages, from children to older folks, appeared in downtown Denton late Saturday morning. They held signs and cheered at speakers and passersby who circled the Courthouse on the Square and honked in support. Some gathered around a drum circle. Others jammed with guitars, a ukulele, violins and a cello while people walked around the Square with their signs, offering reminders such as “Free Palestine.” People fell into several chants that included: “We're here. We're queer.

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Denton Keeps No Kings Protest Peaceful As Hundreds Gather To Protest

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