Thousands are expected to gather at Pasadena City Hall (100 Garfield Ave.), Alhambra Park (500 N. Palm Ave.), and Kersting Court in Sierra Madre (1 Baldwin Ave.) as part of a growing grassroots movement in defense of democracy, civil liberties, and the First Amendment right to peaceful assembly.
Organizers of the No Kings movement are calling for a strong visual display of unity. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends, family, and American flags to send a clear, peaceful message: The United States belongs to its people—not to kings.
The rallies come in direct response to what participants describe as authoritarian actions by President Trump, including the ongoing Republican-led government shutdown, which has left countless families without income…