No Kings Day is a nationwide, peaceful day of action on Saturday, October 18, 2025, affirming a simple truth: democracy has no king. Below are the confirmed start times and meetup locations for key cities, plus a quick gear checklist and safety basics. Details can shift as organizers finalize routes, so check morning-of updates from your local coalition.
New York City (Manhattan) — 11:00 AM ET — Father Duffy Square, Times Square (47th & Broadway). March format; arrive early to navigate crowd control around Broadway.
Los Angeles (Downtown) — 2:00–5:30 PM PT — Gloria Molina Grand Park by City Hall, 200 N Spring St. Large, central rally with neighborhood pop-ups elsewhere in LA.
Chicago — 12:00–2:00 PM CT — Butler Field, Grant Park. Rally and march organized by local civic coalitions.
Washington, DC — 12:00–3:00 PM ET — Pennsylvania Ave NW & 3rd St NW. Capitol-adjacent gathering focused on nonviolent action.
San Diego — 10:00 AM PT — Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy. Family-friendly meetup with march route posted on local pages.
Baltimore — 7:00 AM–12:00 PM ET — Light St & E Pratt St (Inner Harbor). Early morning visibility action downtown.
Madison, WI — 2:00 PM CT (gather) McPike Park, 202 S Ingersoll St; 3:00 PM CT rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol (King St side). March → rally flow.
Tacoma, WA — 1:00–3:00 PM PT — Stewart Heights Park. Community rally; additional sign-waving noted by local organizers.
What to bring: water, snacks, comfortable shoes, portable phone charger, ID, weather layer, any needed meds, and a small cross-body or tote. Keep signs lightweight and avoid sticks if your city prohibits them. Set a buddy plan and a meetup point in case cell service is overloaded.
Know your rights & safety basics: peaceful protest is protected. Follow marshals and safety leads, keep routes clear for accessibility, and help de-escalate when possible. If you need assistance, look for clearly identified volunteers or legal observers on site.
Wear the message: we designed a clean, rally-ready Democracy Has No King tee (and tote) you can wear on the day and long after. Printed in the USA; 10% of profits support the ACLU. Pair it with comfortable shoes, a charged phone, and your loudest chant.
Why this moment matters: the Oct 18 mobilization builds on a year of mass, nonviolent demonstrations calling out authoritarian tactics and defending inclusive democracy. Expect decentralized, locally led events across all 50 states, with a shared message: power belongs to the people.
Note: Start times and locations are confirmed as of today; organizers may update last-minute for safety or permitting. Check your local event page the morning of the 18th.
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