Demonstrators on both sides urged to prepare safely for weekend events

Saturday, June 14, marks the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, commemorated with a military parade in Washington, D.C. But across the nation, and here in Corpus Christi, protests and counter-protests are planned in response.

Known as the “No Kings” protests, these demonstrations are being organized as “a nationwide show of defiance.” The protests are also in response to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

One such protest is scheduled at Cole Park, while a pro-Trump demonstration is planned at Water’s Edge Park. Both events are set to begin at noon…

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