New Orleans is bracing for a big crowd on Saturday as thousands are expected to hit the streets for a “No Kings” march and rally tied to a nationwide day of demonstrations. The day starts with a rally at the Lafitte Greenway, with the march itself set to get moving at 3:30 p.m. Organizers are billing this edition as “No Kings 3,” with a program of speeches, live music and poetry readings planned throughout the afternoon.
WDSU reports that the New Orleans event is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Lafitte Greenway. The movement’s official site describes March 28 as a “No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action” and lists local host pages and trainings around the country, according to No Kings.
Who’s taking the mic
Organizers say the Lafitte Greenway rally will feature community speakers including Alanah Odoms, Dr. Leona Tate and Gregory Manning, along with a poetry reading by Dr. Mona Lisa Savoy and performances from local musicians, including Kermit Ruffins, according to WWLTV. Ruffins has appeared at previous No Kings gatherings in the city, opening past rallies with short trumpet sets that drew sizable crowds, as noted by Big Easy.
Part of a coast-to-coast push
Organizers have mapped more than 3,000 No Kings events across the country for Saturday, marking the movement’s third large-scale national mobilization, according to AP News. That coverage points to immigration enforcement and concerns about concentrated federal power as key issues driving turnout for this round of actions.
Safety rules and city response
Event materials emphasize nonviolent action and urge participants not to bring weapons or engage in confrontations, according to No Kings. As of Friday evening, the New Orleans Police Department had not released a special-event statement or detailed traffic plan for the rally, WDSU reported…