LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Groups across Arkansas are planning fifteen “No Kings 2.0” protests this weekend as part of a nationwide day of action that organizers say includes more than 2,500 events across the country.
On Saturday, Oct. 18, protesters will gather at Capitol Avenue and Broadway at 10 a.m. followed by a march at 11 a.m. with Central Arkansas Pride. The event is hosted by 50501 Arkansas, The People’s Protests and Marches, Central AR Pride and Indivisible LRCA.
What to know about upcoming ‘No Kings’ protests
Other Arkansas cities holding “No Kings 2.0” actions include:
- Hot Springs: Hill Wheatley Plaza, 2–4 p.m. (Hosted by Hot Springs Rising)
- Harrison: Boone County Courthouse, 12:30–2:30 p.m. (Hosted by Collective Voices)
- Rogers: S. Promenade Blvd. & Crown Lane, 9:30–11:30 a.m. (Hosted by Indivisible NWA)
- Mountain Home: 401 S. Main St., 10–11:30 a.m. (Volunteer-led)
- Russellville: Pope County Courthouse, noon–1:30 p.m. (Volunteer-led)
- Jonesboro: Intersection of Highland & Red Wolf, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Hosted by Coalition for Change)
- Heber Springs: Eagle Bank Park, 10 a.m.–noon (Volunteer-led)
- Fort Smith: Rogers Ave. & 74th St., 4:30–6 p.m. (Hosted by 50501 Arkansas)
- Fayetteville: Washington County Courthouse, noon–2 p.m. (Volunteer-led)
- Monticello: The Square, 10:30 a.m.–noon (Volunteer-led)
- Eureka Springs: Hwy. 62 (Top of Planer Hill), 10 a.m.–noon (Volunteer-led)
- Batesville: St. Louis & Harrison streets, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (Volunteer-led)
The first “No Kings” day of protest was held June 14, when organizers estimated more than 5 million people participated in about 2,000 protests nationwide. The Little Rock event that day drew more than 10,000 participants who marched across the Broadway Bridge, according to a spokesperson.
More information can be found on The People’s Protest and Marches AR social media…