LOOP — Chicago-area residents converged on the Loop on Saturday to protest Donald Trump’s administration, in Chicago’s largest entry in the second nationwide No Kings rally.
People draped in the American Flag joined others carrying a massive reproduction of the U.S. Constitution, as sign-carrying demonstrators mingled with those dressed as Santa Claus and in tyrannosaurus rex, axolotl and chicken costumes.
Organizers estimated a crowd of 250,000 people. Chicago police said there were no arrests at the rally at Butler Field in Grant Park or during the subsequent march through the Loop that turned back to Grant Park after taking Wacker Drive to pass Trump Tower on the other side of the Chicago River.
Protesters march around the Loop during a No Kings Day Protest in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
A protester dressed as Santa watches over a march during a No Kings Day Protest in Grant Park in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker walks as part of a march during a No Kings Day Protest at Butler Field in Grant Park in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Protesters cheer as Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a No Kings Day Protest at Butler Field in Grant Park in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Protesters march past Trump Tower during a No Kings Day Protest march around the Loop in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Jayla, 6, dances after thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Tens of thousands march through Downtown during a No Kings protest in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
A protestor at the No Kings rally in Grant Park on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Gwen Ihnat/Block Club Chicago
Tens of thousands march through Downtown during a No Kings protest in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a No Kings Day Protest at Butler Field in Grant Park in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
A protesters dressed as Captain America holds a sign during a No Kings Day Protest at Butler Field in Grant Park in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
A protester dressed as a Hot Dog marches around the Loop during a No Kings Day Protest in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
Tens of thousands march through Downtown during a No Kings protest in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
The stage is reflected in a protester’s goggles during a No Kings Day Protest at Butler Field in Grant Park in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Talia Sprague/Block Club Chicago
Thousands descend on Downtown Chicago during the No Kings Day protest on Oct. 18, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
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