DENVER (KDVR/The Hill) — The “No Kings” movement is organizing around 1,500 protests across the country this Saturday, aimed at opposing the military parade that will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and the 79th birthday of President Trump. Several of these events are scheduled to take place throughout Colorado.
Organizers see the parade as a symbol of authoritarianism and plan to counter it with widespread community demonstrations. Notably, Washington, D.C.—the site of the actual parade—is not included in the list of protest locations.
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The “No Kings” group has previously coordinated national actions this year, including on Presidents Day and during the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in April.
‘No Kings’ Protest Locations in Colorado
On Saturday, protests are set to take place in many of Colorado’s major cities. According to a map published on the movement’s website, dozens of events are planned throughout the state, especially in the Denver metro area and along the Front Range. Here are just a few:
🔹 Front Range
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Castle Rock
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Genesee Overpass
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Golden
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Lafayette
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Erie
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Boulder
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Longmont
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Lyons
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Estes Park
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Berthoud
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Fort Collins
🔹 Denver Metro Area
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Parker (going ahead despite town objections)
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Centennial
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Littleton
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Denver (main rally at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park)
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Westminster
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Northglenn
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Arvada
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Broomfield
🔹 High Country
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Granby
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Steamboat Springs
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Craig
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Glenwood Springs
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Avon
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Leadville
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Fairplay
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Bailey
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Gunnison
🔹 Southern Colorado
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Saguache
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Salida
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Telluride
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Cañon City
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Colorado Springs
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Manitou Springs
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Pueblo
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Alamosa
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Trinidad
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Durango
🔹 Other Locations
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Grand Junction
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Lamar
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Greeley
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Windsor
Note: More protests are planned statewide. For a full map, visit the No Kings official website.
More demonstrations are scheduled beyond the listed locations. A complete map is available on the No Kings website.
Authorities across Colorado are aware of the planned protests.
In Arvada, organizers said they’ve been in touch with city officials and law enforcement, and they expect a peaceful gathering focused on community, civic engagement, and open dialogue.
Meanwhile, officials in Parker requested the protest be canceled due to resource constraints caused by the Parker Days Festival. Despite this, organizers confirmed the demonstration will still proceed.
Protests Continue in Parker Despite Opposition
Across the country, protests are set to happen on the same day, though Washington, D.C.—where the parade will actually occur—is not one of them.
“Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption,” wrote the organizers.
They’re encouraging those in D.C. to join the main march in Philadelphia or participate in events in nearby states like Virginia and Maryland. Additionally, DC Joy Day will be held at 3 p.m. EDT in Anacostia Park, featuring music, food, kids’ activities, and a grocery giveaway.
ICE Protests and Strong Response from Trump
Earlier this week, immigrant rights advocates gathered at the Colorado Capitol, prompting a coordinated police response.
These demonstrations are taking place shortly after former President Trump issued a warning to potential protesters during an Oval Office appearance, promising they would be met with “very big force.”
The No Kings movement is supported by a broad coalition of progressive organizations, including the American Federation of Teachers, Public Citizen, and Indivisible. Individuals are also encouraged to organize their own local events.
Saturday’s nationwide protests are occurring alongside smaller protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in cities like New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
In Los Angeles, ICE-related demonstrations began after a series of raids last Friday. This has led to a political clash between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Trump, who deployed National Guard troops and active-duty Marines in response.
Trump responded to the ICE protests with harsh rhetoric, labeling demonstrators as “animals” and a “foreign enemy” in a speech on Tuesday.
Separately, a major protest expected to draw 20,000 in Washington, D.C., was called off by different organizers not affiliated with No Kings. The reason for the cancellation is still unclear.
In Denver, police arrested over a dozen people on Tuesday during an ICE-related protest. Officers used smoke and pepper balls to disperse the crowd.
Sample ‘No Kings’ Protests Across the U.S. (Saturday, local times)
| City | Time | Location/Details |
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| Atlanta, GA | 10 a.m. – Noon | Liberty Plaza |
| Austin, TX | 5 – 8 p.m. | Texas State Capitol |
| Baltimore, MD | 3 – 7 p.m. | The Observatory at Patterson Park |
| Boston, MA | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | In partnership with Boston Pride |
| Charlotte, NC | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | First Ward Park to Uptown |
| Chicago, IL | Noon – 2 p.m. | March from Daley Plaza |
| Dallas, TX | Noon – 2 p.m. | Rally at Akard Plaza |
| Denver, CO | Noon – 4 p.m. | Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park (Music, games, civic talks) |
| Houston, TX | 10 a.m. – Noon | March from Houston City Hall |
| Indianapolis, IN | Noon – 3 p.m. | Indiana Statehouse |
| Los Angeles, CA | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | LA City Hall + neighborhood events in Hollywood, FilAm Town, Pico-R |
| Nashville, TN | 10 a.m. – Noon | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park |
| New York, NY | 2 – 4 p.m. | Bryant Park |
| Philadelphia, PA | Noon – 3 p.m. | LOVE Park → Philadelphia Museum of Art |
| Phoenix, AZ | 9 a.m. – Noon | Arizona State Capitol (with vendors & carnival games) |
| San Francisco, CA | 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. | Ocean Beach & Dolores Park → Civic Center Plaza |
| Seattle, WA | Noon – 3 p.m. | March from Cal Anderson Park |
