No Kings Protests In Seattle Nationwide Counter Trump Military Parade

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Dec 30, 2025, 10:24 PM

no kings protests in seattle nationwide counter trump military parade

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. Seattle Police Department Police Outreach Engagement Team (POET) talks with protesters on June 14, 2025 The "No Kings" demonstration is a nationwide day of protests challenging what organizers call "authoritarian excesses and corruption" by the Trump administration. The demonstrations emphasize that "in America, we don't put up with would-be kings," highlighting concerns over crackdowns on free speech and defiance of the courts. On Saturday, June 14, scheduled rallies will also coincide with Trump's birthday — and will run counter to Trump's military parade planned in Washington, D.C. In Seattle, two separate rallies are set from noon-3 p.m.

SEATTLE — Saturday marked the start of the "No Kings" protests, with thousands of gatherings scheduled nationwide - and at least 80 of those are being promoted across Washington. Just a few of the protests scheduled for Saturday in western Washington include Cal Anderson Park and the University of Washington's Red Square in Seattle. At least 70,000 demonstrators gathered for the protest, turning the city into a sea of voices calling for change. Others are at People’s Park in Tacoma and the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal. KOMO News will be updating this story throughout the day as the events progress. At the University of Washington, more protesters gathered for their own “No Kings” rally.

It contrasted with the UW Commencement just down past the fountain at Husky Stadium. The contrast was stark. In the nation’s capital, tens of thousands came Saturday to the National Mall to cheer on a military parade marking the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army—which also happened to fall on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Elsewhere around the country, in small towns and large cities, far greater numbers—organizers say millions—gathered to chant “No Kings” and protest Trump’s deployment of military might against protestors in Los Angeles, as well as... The protests unfolded first—some taking place in the morning, others midday and in the afternoon—creating the largest mass opposition to Trump since his inauguration 145 days ago.

The parade kicked off in the evening, with a contingent heavy with MAGA hats and shirts lined up at the National Mall and along Constitution Avenue to watch paratoopers jumping out of an airplane... Through it all, Trump was seated at a reviewing stand in front of the Washington Monument alongside his wife and much of his Cabinet, all of them behind bullet-proof glass. The parade showcased America’s military history through thousands of Army troops marching past in historical uniforms—starting with the American Revolution and continuing through both world wars and on to the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The narration of the parade, which alternated between history lesson and recruiting ad for the Army, occasionally thanked private companies such as Lockheed Martin, Coinbase and Palantir. "Whenever duty calls, whatever danger comes, the American soldier will be there,” Trump said in his speech later that evening, just before a fireworks show. By Stacy M.

Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent From Bethesda, Maryland, to Atlanta, Georgia, across New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, and more than 2,000 other cities and towns nationwide, tens of thousands of Americans turned out Saturday in unified protest Donald... In many cities, demonstrators carried signs and photos of former President Barack Obama — a visual rebuke of Trump, who has frequently lashed out at his predecessor. Some participants called Obama a symbol of the democratic ideals they believe Trump is working to dismantle. The largest crowds gathered in major urban centers, where chants of “No Kings” rang out alongside “This is what democracy looks like.” In Philadelphia, where thousands marched from Love Park to the Philadelphia Museum... Jamie Raskin of Maryland asked, “So what do you say, Philly?

Are you ready to fight back? Do you want a gangster state, or do you want free speech in America?” Atlanta’s Liberty Plaza reached its 5,000-person capacity early in the day. Thousands more lined the streets around the Georgia State Capitol holding placards and waving flags — many held upside down as a sign of national distress. In New York City, protesters filled Bryant Park, where organizers distributed “No Kings” posters and Obama portraits. Demonstrations stretched coast to coast, from Honolulu to Homer, Alaska.

In Los Angeles, thousands more took to the streets following a week of tense standoffs between demonstrators and law enforcement. Elidia Buenrostro, 29, marched with her daughter, holding a sign that read “Families Belong Together,” explaining that she was protesting on behalf of her undocumented family members. Protesters in Philadelphia included a 61-year-old nurse named Karen Van Trieste. “I just feel like we need to defend our democracy,” she said, noting her concern about staffing cuts Trump made to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some marchers wore costumes inspired by popular culture. Jacqueline Sacrona attended a Michigan protest with her daughters dressed as characters from The Handmaid’s Tale, while in Philadelphia, Dennis Hannan wore a bedazzled Elvis Presley outfit and carried an American flag.

“We’re here to downplay any other kings,” he said. The 50501 Movement, which organized the protests under the slogan “50 states, 50 protests, one movement,” said the demonstrations were timed to coincide with Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., and to counter what... Protests are set to take place in more than 2,000 communities around the U.S. Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. "'No Kings Day' is the largest single-day, peaceful protest in recent American history, made up of millions of normal, everyday Americans who are showing up in more than 2,000 communities around the country to...

Indivisible and other organizations involved with the coalition coordinating the protests have said that the protests are meant to protest what they say is overreach by the Trump administration on immigration enforcement and deportations,... They've also pointed to how the military parade is being held on Trump's birthday. Trump has denied any connection between the parade's timing and his birthday, pointing to how June 14 is Flag Day. As the national "No Kings" demonstrations prepare to sweep across the country yesterday, the Seattle Police Department is gearing up for the expected crowds. According to KIRO 7, Seattle police have publicly committed to supporting free expression and peaceful assembly, releasing guidance for demonstrators and property owners in the face of the approaching protests. Seattle residents gear up to engage in these demonstrations, with notable anticipation for first-time protesters.

Adding another layer to their planned response, the Seattle police have announced that action will be taken only "as a last resort." "Low profile" tactics will be employed, with interventions taking place solely if... The focal point for Seattle's contribution to the national day of rallies is expected to be Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill, commencing at noon. But what's driving the sentiment behind these nationwide demonstrations, the "No Kings" protests come as a direct response to the Trump administration's decision to stage a large-scale military parade this weekend. Accusations fly from organizers who claim the parade is less a celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and more so a show of power, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday—also celebrated on the same day as the parade and Flag Day. Such grand displays of military might during peacetime are not standard fare in the U.S.

and have stirred controversy, particularly amongst the President's political adversaries, NPR notes. An organizer told NPR that about 2,000 "No Kings" protests have been organized for this Saturday. In Seattle and beyond, these mobilizations are not just a repudiation of an extravagant military showmanship, but also embody a broader critique of what perceived as autocratic inclinations ushered in by this administration.

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