Expect big crowds at Mass. "No Kings" protests

• With over 3,000 demonstrations planned nationwide, Massachusetts ranks second only to California in the number of scheduled events.

State of play: This will be the third major wave of coordinated "No Kings" actions since the beginning of President Trump's second term.

• Protests are scheduled from the Berkshires to Cape Cod and the Islands.
• Events will run throughout the day, with start times from as early as 8:30am to as late as 5pm.

Zoom in: The flagship Mass. rally on Boston Common starts at 1pm with speakers from 2–4pm.

• Organizers anticipate over 100,000 protesters.
• Speakers include: Gov. Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Ayanna Pressley.
• The Dropkick Murphys will headline the musical lineup.

Between the lines: The protest is extending beyond domestic issues.

• Massachusetts Peace Action will be near the Embrace statue, demonstrating against what it's calling the illegal U.S. war of aggression against Iran.

What's next: Organizers want sustained protests beyond Saturday and are urging attendees to commit to weekly pro-democracy actions.