No Kings Protests Planned In VA, DC Saturday

Another wave of No Kings protests will take place in cities across the country on Saturday, including in multiple places in Virginia.

The No Kings movement gained national attention last year when millions of people participated in coordinated protests in thousands of cities and towns. Organized by a coalition of progressive groups, the protests aimed to reject the policies and actions of the Trump administration.

Organizers said in a statement they expect turnout to surpass previous events, potentially making March 28 one of the largest one-day protests in U.S. history. More than 3,000 events are planned in every congressional district in all 50 states, and more events are added daily. Organizers say attendance could surpass the 7 million who attended an event last October.

The upcoming demonstrations come amid heightened political tensions, including backlash over federal immigration operations and U.S. involvement in an escalating conflict with Iran.

No Kings events planned in Virginia and D.C. include:

Washington, D.C.: noon to 2 p.m., GW Students say NO KINGS!, Kogan Plaza

Arlington: NO KINGS March to DC, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 Memorial Ave., march across Memorial Bridge past the Lincoln Memorial and on to the Washington Monument.

Falls Church: 10 a.m. to noon, all of Route 7 in the City of Falls Church

Fairfax: 1 to 3 p.m., Armstrong Street and Chain Bridge Road

Alexandria: 10 a.m. to noon, Stone Bridge on Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Parkway

Springfield: noon to 2 p.m., 6831 Backlick Road

Leesburg: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rt 7 overpass at Battlefield Pkwy., 125 Robinson Ml Plaza; and at Rt 7 overpass at Crosstrail Blvd.

Ashburn: 1 to 2:30 p.m., this event's address is private; sign up for more details.

Reston: 4 to 5:30 p.m., Reston Parkway and Bowman Towne Drive

Aldie: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Aldie/Stone Springs hospital area, US 50 and Medical Drive, 24570 Medical Drive

Manassas: noon to 2 p.m., Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Road

Woodbridge: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Ridge Commuter Lot, Old Bridge Road and Minnieville Road

Fredericksburg: 3 to 5 p.m., corner of William Street and Blue and Gray Parkway

Dumfries: noon to 2 p.m., 17041 Richmond Hwy.

Franconia: 1 to 3 p.m., South Van Dorn Street and Kingstowne Village Parkway, Kingstowne

Alexandria: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., neighborhood park, 2401 Main Line Blvd.

Arlington: 1 to 4 p.m., 2710 S Glebe Road

You can search for locations near you on the No Kings website.

The No Kings message is centered on defending democratic institutions and ensuring that political power remains with the public rather than concentrated in a single leader.

“Americans may disagree on policy, but we agree on two fundamental values: that we should be governed by ourselves, not kings, and that there is a basic goodness at our core,”Randi Weingarten, president of Americans for Tax Fairness, one of the more than 150 partnering organizations in the No Kings coalition, said in the statement.

“America is at an inflection point. Our communities are hurting. People are afraid, and they can’t afford necessities,” Weingarten said. “It’s time the administration listened and helped them build a better life rather than stoking hate and fear.”