Introduction
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On March 28, more than 3,000 “No King” protests will be held across the country, with California leading the movement with more than 300 confirmed local events.
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The mobilization, organized by Indivisible and the ACLU, aims to be the largest mobilization in U.S. history, following mass voting in June and October 2025.
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Organizers emphasized a strictly non-violent approach and explicitly asked participants not to bring any weapons to the demonstrations.
Los Angeles – A massive wave of “No Kings” protests will sweep across Southern California and the United States on Saturday, March 28, as activists prepare for what they predict will be the largest single-day mobilization in U.S. history.
what we know
This year’s Kingless Day of Nonviolent Action follows a series of high-turnout events in 2025, including more than 5 million participants in June and more than 7 million in October.
In California alone, 320 events are currently tracked, with major gatherings planned at Los Angeles City Hall, the California State Capitol in Sacramento and San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza.
A national kickoff call is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, to brief participants on strategy and safety protocols.
Backstory
The “No King” movement emerged shortly after the 2025 inauguration as a coalition-led resistance movement, spearheaded by Indivisible and the 50501 movement, dedicated to rejecting what organizers describe as authoritarian and “monarchical” tendencies within the Trump administration.
Guided by the “3.5% rule” of non-violent social change, the movement reached a historic turning point on June 14, 2025, when millions of people came together to “drown” a taxpayer-funded military parade in a massive reaffirmation of popular sovereignty.
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Since the original Days of Resistance, the organization has transformed into a sustained national force, attracting more than 12 million participants to date, while maintaining a strict commitment to de-escalation and non-violence as it continues to oppose increased ICE raids and federal judicial appointments.
southern california meeting place
local perspective
The following list includes confirmed events and locations in Southern and Central California for Saturday, March 28:
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Los Angeles: 2pm to 5:30pm at Los Angeles City Hall/Gloria Molina Park.
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Santa Monica: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ocean Boulevard and Montana Avenue (Palisades Park).
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Pasadena: Meet at Pasadena City College at 11 a.m.; start at City Hall at 11:15 a.m.
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Long Beach: 12 noon to 2 pm (usually located near the town hall).
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Lancaster: Event planned by the local Antelope Valley Indivisible chapter.
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Anaheim: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., La Palma Park (N. Harbor Blvd and W. La Palma Ave).
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Newport Beach: 10am to 12pm (Back Bay Dr area).
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Santa Ana: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard.
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Huntington Beach: at the Huntington Beach Pier from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Fullerton/La Habra: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Imperial Highway and South Beach Blvd.
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riverside: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Market Street and University Avenue.
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San Bernardino: 12:30 noon to 3 p.m., San Bernardino City Hall.
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Temecula: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Temecula Duck Pond.
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Hemet: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Democracy Center (E. Florida Ave and N. Franklin St).
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Other cities: Registered events include Redlands (Orange St), Corona (Ontario Ave) and Victorville (Park and Ride on Amargosa Rd).
ventura county
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Ventura: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Ventura County Government Center.
san diego county
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Santiago (main): 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Hwy).
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Otay Mesa/Chula Vista: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Birch & Millenia.
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Escondido: 3 p.m. (location updated via Indivisible North County).
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Fallbrook/Ramona: Local rallies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Central California Rally Locations
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Santa Barbara: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alameda Park, then march to Plaza de la Guerra.
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Fresno: From 10am to 12pm, follow Blackstone Avenue (Nees to Alluvial).
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San Luis Obispo: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., SLO Superior Court.
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Visalia: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tulare County Superior Court.
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Lompoc: 12 noon to 2 p.m., N. H Street and Center Avenue.
what we don’t know
It is unclear how local law enforcement agencies in various jurisdictions plan to manage “clusters” of events, especially in high-density metropolitan areas where multiple protests are scheduled simultaneously.
timeline
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June 14, 2025: The first large-scale “No King” operation attracted 5 million people.
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October 18, 2025: 2,700 events attended by 7 million people.
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March 18, 2026: Indivisible released an updated number of events (over 3,000 nationwide).
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March 19, 2026: The national kickoff call will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. PST.
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March 28, 2026: National Day of Action planning begins.
what are they talking about
Indivisible co-executive director Ezra Levin sees the movement as a response to authoritarianism. “With every ICE raid, every escalation abroad, and every abuse of power at home, Americans are rising up against Trump’s attempts to rule through fear and force,” Levin said. Organizers also reiterated their commitment to peace, calling the movement “peaceful, national resistance” and a “moral imperative.”
what can you do
Those interested in participating can find a detailed interactive map of protest locations on the Indivisible website.
Organizers recommend RSVPing to the March 19 national kickoff call via mobilize.us to receive security tools and strategy information.
Attendees are reminded of the organization’s core principles: a commitment to de-escalation and a strict “no weapons” policy for all attendees.
what’s next
Organizers are currently focusing all their resources on mobilizing on March 28, which they expect will be the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
Following the national day of action, the coalition plans to turn its focus to local legislative advocacy and voter protection initiatives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
source
This report is based on information provided by the Indivisible organization on March 18, 2026. Data on historical protest numbers and specific event times in California are taken directly from the coalition’s official mobilization map and public statements.
