Tens of thousands expected at No Kings Seattle
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Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to flood Seattle streets Saturday as part of a nationwide No Kings day of action spanning more than 3,000 events.
Why it matters: The protest is part of what organizers hope will be one of the largest single-day demonstrations in recent U.S. history — reflecting opposition to immigration enforcement and broader economic and political concerns.
Driving the news: Washington state's largest rally is slated to begin at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill with protesters gathering at noon, then marching to the Seattle Center.
By the numbers: Local demonstrations targeting Trump administration policies have drawn steadily larger crowds over the past year, according to Seattle Indivisible, one of more than 40 Seattle-area organizations involved in planning the upcoming event.
- An April 2025 "Hands Off" protest drew about 25,000 people.
- June and October No Kings marches drew an estimated 70,000 and 90,000 demonstrators, respectively, according to organizers.
Zoom out: The Seattle event is one of dozens planned across the region, including more than 60 across the Puget Sound area.
- At least 119 are planned statewide with additional smaller gatherings likely, per Seattle Indivisible.
What's next: Organizers are shifting from mass turnout to "block-by-block" organizing aimed at building longer-term local networks, said Kathleen Carson, Seattle Indivisible president and co-leader of the No Kings Seattle coalition.
- The approach draws from Minneapolis, where community groups have mobilized thousands of volunteers to support immigrant families.
What they're saying: "Neighbor by neighbor, block by block, community by community, we are building the firewall against dictatorship," Carson said. "Find your neighbors, get to know them and come together to say NO to this regime."
Pro tip: Drivers who want to avoid crowds should steer clear of the Pike/Pine corridor and Fourth Avenue between noon and 3pm.