No Kings Day on June 14th was one of the largest days of protest in US history, either an estimated 2 to 4.8 million protesters participating in over 2,150 actions nationwide.
We are on track to break that record for the second No Kings Day protests on Saturday, October 18th. So far, over 2,500 events are planned across the globe. Over 140 actions are planned across Massachusetts alone.
Organizers are spread very thinly right now and could use your support. Here are some things you can do to help them and also prepare for Saturday's protests.
Recommended Actions
- Donate to Boston's Protest. Large-scale protests are VERY expensive to produce. Donate here to help defray these costs.
- Volunteer in Boston. Host organizers need volunteers for a variety of tasks to ensure the day runs smoothly. Sign up here.
- Make a Plan. Figure out which protest(s) you plan on attending. There are several actions throughout the North Shore in addition to Boston's major event. See our list below and/or our Community Calendar.
- Spread the Word. Invite friends and family to join you and plug the protests on social media using this toolkit. Also change your profile picture on social media to the No Kings logo.
Absolutely wild that congressional Republicans woke up today and decided to call millions of patriotic Americans terrorists. If you want to change your profile picture today to tell people you're showing up on October 18th, we've got you covered.
— Sarah Dohl ❌👑 (@sarahdohl.bsky.social) 2025-10-10T18:23:14.826Z
- Make Signs. For inspiration and guidance, check out our article series with tips and guidance to help you craft powerful and engaging protest signs. Consider hosting a sign making party for your friends and family.
- Brush Up on Safety Guidelines. Review our Protest Safety Resources to help you stay safe, and consider attending this training hosted by the ACLU this Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM.
Local Protests
Boston
"Boston is the birthplace of the American Revolution. No Kings is about defending that legacy — and stopping tyranny and authoritarianism in its tracks. This country doesn’t belong to strongmen. It belongs to us, the people." — Mass 50501
Over 1 million people rallied in Boston for June's No King's Protest. ACLU of Massachusetts, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and Mass 50501 have joined forces again to produce this sequel protest, which is expected to draw a similarly large crowd. Speakers and musicians will perform on the main stage and pro-democracy groups will host "action tables" for protesters to learn how to get more involved with the local resistance movement.
North Shore
If you don't want to head to Boston, here are the No Kings Protests planned for the North Shore. If you do not live on the North Shore, locate your nearest protest here.
- Beverly, 11 AM-12:30 PM, RSVP
- Danvers, 12-1 PM, RSVP
- Gloucester, 12-3 PM, RSVP
- Ipswich, 12-1 PM, RSVP
- Marblehead, 4-5 PM, RSVP
- Middleton, 10–11 AM, RSVP
- Newburyport, 11 AM-1PM, RSVP
- Salem, 12-1:30 PM, RSVP
- Swampscott, 10 AM-12 PM, RSVP
Should You RSVP for a Protest?
RSVPing for a protest has become a contentious topic on social media over the last month. Given that the Trump Administration seems intent on criminalizing dissent, registering for a protest does seem rather foolish.
People legit yelled at me for 24 hours when I said it's extremely dumb to RSVP to a protest. Why hand your name over to a group organizing a protest/rally? Do you *want* to have to talk to the FBI? Treat anyone encouraging you to RSVP to a protest as a fed. End of.
— Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 (@angryblacklady.blacksky.app) 2025-09-18T13:08:36.296Z
On the other hand, RSVPing helps protest organizers anticipate crowd size and plan accordingly. Organizers are also able to send important updates about the action to registered attendees.
If you are concerned about RSVPing for actions on Mobilize, consider setting up a separate email account for this purpose, ideally on Proton. When you set up this email account, don't include any identifying information you aren't comfortable sharing. For a longer discussion on this topic, check out this thoughtful article by Melissa Ryan.
