More ‘No Kings’ protests planned in Arizona. What to know

Protesters and groups have planned a second No Kings rally to be held in cities across Arizona and nationwide as President Donald Trump continues to “escalate his violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms,” event organizers said in a news release.

Almost two dozen No Kings rallies are planned for Oct. 18, spanning metro Phoenix, from Maricopa and San Tan Valley to Anthem and Fountain Hills to Sun City and Buckeye, according to a map of events listed on the organizing website nokings.org.

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The day of action is what organizers described as “the next step” in a steady movement of peaceful and coordinated demonstrations, according to the news release. More than 2,100 protests and rallies are being planned in all 50 states, the release stated. Event locations, times and other details can be found on the website.

Nearly four months ago, thousands of Arizonans gathered on June 14 for the first No Kings demonstration at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza at the state Capitol in Phoenix. The event was among 2,000 such anti-Trump demonstrations in communities around the country.

When is the No Kings rally in Phoenix?

There are almost two dozen No Kings rallies planned in the greater Phoenix area. Only one event was scheduled so far in Phoenix, and it’s being held on Oct. 18, 2025.

Where is the No Kings rally in Phoenix?

From Maricopa and San Tan Valley to Anthem and Fountain Hills to Sun City and Buckeye, there are many events in the greater Phoenix area, according to a No Kings map at nokings.org. There is only one rally planned in Phoenix at the Arizona State Capitol at 1700 W. Washington St.

What time is the No Kings rally in Phoenix?

While starting times may vary, the rally at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix begins at 11 a.m. and is scheduled until 1 p.m., according to nokings.org. It is the only rally listed in Phoenix.

When was the first No Kings rally in Phoenix?

The first No Kings rally in Phoenix was on July 14, Flag Day.

The peaceful rallies were held counter to Trump’s 79th birthday and a major military parade in Washington, D.C.

What happened at the first No Kings rally?

At the event on June 14, music played and speakers took the stage outside the Arizona Capitol. People held signs stating, “I’m not part of a MAGA agenda!” and “Hey Trump! Nobody paid us to be here! We all hate you for free!”

Parents pushed their children in strollers, and seniors with walkers chanted against the president. Some watched drag queens perform to music. Others said they gathered at the event to protest Trump and draw attention to what they called his authoritarian and king-like behavior.

Many waved American flags, saying their goal was to reclaim the symbol from the political right. Some attendees covered their faces, some with masks, in a demonstration against Trump.

In Tucson, large crowds of protesters took part in a Motor March from their vehicles that lined Reid Park bumper to bumper.

What did Phoenix residents say about the first No Kings rally?

Sara Wester, of Mesa, 23, attended the protest with her mother, Lynn Dumais, and both braved the heat because they felt strongly about exercising their right to protest.

“It’s our duty. It’s our right, it’s our constitutional right. And fighting for, standing up for what you believe in, is one of the biggest things that makes America America,” Wester said.

I heard someone brought a gun to the first No Kings rally?

Organizers have taken great care to keep the rallies peaceful, even offering information online at nokings.org about de-escalation and knowing one’s rights.

However, a person did bring a gun to the first Phoenix rally in July, an incident which the Arizona Department of Public Safety investigated.

A video posted on social media showed a man wearing a red T-shirt and a black balaclava pulling out a gun and pointing it at protesters after multiple people engaged him physically. People ran, some shouting a warning that there was a person with a gun.

Police briefly held the man, but he was not arrested.

Reporting by Michelle Cruz, Arizona Republic. Arizona Republic reporters Stephanie Murray, Rey Covarrubias Jr., and Taylor Seely contributed to this article.

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