More than 100,000 people could attend the No Kings Boston rally on the Boston Common Saturday afternoon, according to organizers.
Demonstrations Planned Across Massachusetts
The rally, scheduled from 2-4 p.m., is one of 162 planned throughout Massachusetts and part of a larger movement encompassing 3,000 rallies worldwide, organizers say. This event marks the third iteration of the “No Kings” protests, following demonstrations held last June and October.
Scheduled speakers at the Boston rally include Gov. Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Sen. Ed Markey, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. The Dropkick Murphys are also slated to perform.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a collective art project, painting a “personal commitment to pro-democracy actions” on a 45-foot-long mural. Organizers state the protests are against what they call “the authoritarian takeover of the United States and for a democracy that works for everyone.”
Additional local events are planned in communities across Massachusetts, including Pittsfield, Southbridge, Winchendon, Newburyport, Lowell, Plymouth, Salem, and Waltham. The nonprofit Indivisible has compiled a map and list of all 162 Massachusetts rallies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the “No Kings” rally?
Organizers state the rally is a protest against what they call “the authoritarian takeover of the United States and for a democracy that works for everyone.”
Who is scheduled to speak at the Boston rally?
Gov. Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Sen. Ed Markey, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley are scheduled to speak at the Boston rally. The Dropkick Murphys will also perform.
Where can I find information about other rallies in Massachusetts?
The nonprofit Indivisible has created a map and list of all 162 rallies planned across Massachusetts.
As these events unfold, further demonstrations will be organized, or that the scope of these protests could expand. The level of participation and the response from authorities could also shape future actions.
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