Tag: No Kings 2

North State shows up for No Kings 2

Two events draw thousands of people, stretching the day of protest to East Avenue
by Leslie Layton | Posted October 19, 2025
Chico State students Lauren Hughes (left) and Camryn Kennedy made t-shirts for the No Kings 2 protest. Photo by Leslie Layton at Veterans Memorial Park.

Thousands of people showed up for two protest events in Chico Oct. 18, joining in a national No Kings 2 movement that swept the nation.

The Saturday morning march, organized by the Defenders of Democracy Coalition, drew more than 5,000 demonstrators, possibly making it the largest march in Chico history, organizers said.

An afternoon event, the No Kings Festival at Veterans Memorial Park organized by Indivisible Chico, stretched the day of joyful protest north toward the city’s suburbs. Some participants had also attended the morning march, but others had not.

An Indivisible Chico volunteer said more than 1,250 people attended the festival, which included a streetside protest on East Avenue. read more

Local groups plan for upcoming No Kings events

In nationwide day of protest, demonstrators will oppose Trump actions
by Natalie Hanson and Leslie Layton | Posted October 15, 2025

Butte County groups are planning a day of peaceful protesting Oct. 18 on what will be the second national No Kings day. Protests are planned across the country to oppose assaults on free speech, civil rights and democratic norms in general.

A No Kings march will begin at 10 a.m. in downtown Chico, organized by the Defenders of Democracy Coalition. Those interested in marching should meet at the Our Hands sculpture at 160 East Fourth St. The march will also end at this location at 11:30 a.m. 

 A noon festival with community activities and a vigil at Veterans Memorial Park (formerly Wildwood Park) will follow. That event is organized by Indivisible Chico, and Chico State’s Gender & Sexuality Equity Coalition (GSEC) will participate. read more