The Brief<\/p>\n
Over 3,000 “No Kings” protests are scheduled nationwide for March 28, with California leading the movement with over 300 confirmed local events.<\/p>\n
Organized by Indivisible and the ACLU, the mobilization aims to be the largest in U.S. history, following massive turnouts in June and October 2025.<\/p>\n
Organizers emphasize a strictly nonviolent approach, explicitly requesting that participants refrain from bringing any weapons to the demonstrations.<\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES – A massive wave of “No Kings” protests is set to sweep across Southern California<\/a> and the U.S. <\/a>on Saturday, March 28, as activists prepare for what they predict will be the largest single-day mobilization in American history.<\/p>\n What we know<\/p>\n This “No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action” follows a series of high-turnout events in 2025, which saw over five million participants in June and seven million in October.<\/p>\n In California alone, 320 events are currently tracked, with major gatherings planned for Los Angeles<\/a> City Hall, the California State Capitol in Sacramento, and Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco.<\/p>\n A national kickoff call is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, to brief participants on strategy and safety<\/a> protocols.<\/p>\n The backstory<\/p>\n Emerging shortly after the 2025 inauguration, the “No Kings” movement is a coalition-led resistance\u2014spearheaded by Indivisible <\/a>and the 50501 Movement<\/a>\u2014dedicated to rejecting what organizers characterize as authoritarian and “monarchical” tendencies within the Trump <\/a>administration.<\/p>\n Guided by the “3.5% rule” of nonviolent social change, the movement reached a historic turning point on June 14, 2025, when millions gathered to “drown out” a taxpayer-funded military parade in a mass reassertion of popular sovereignty.<\/p>\n PREVIOUS COVERAGE:<\/p>\n Since that initial “Day of Defiance,” the group has transitioned into a sustained national force, drawing over 12 million cumulative participants to date while maintaining a strict commitment to de-escalation and nonviolence in its ongoing opposition to intensified ICE raids and federal judicial appointments.<\/p>\n Southern California rally locations<\/p>\n Local perspective<\/p>\n The following list includes confirmed events and locations across Southern and Central California for Saturday, March 28:<\/p>\n Los Angeles: 2 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. at Los Angeles City Hall \/ Gloria Molina Grand Park.<\/p>\n Santa Monica: 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. at Ocean Avenue and Montana Avenue (Palisades Park).<\/p>\n Pasadena: 11 a.m. gathering at Pasadena City College; march to City Hall starts at 11:15 a.m.<\/p>\n Long Beach: 12 p.m. \u2013 2 p.m. (Location typically near City Hall).<\/p>\n Lancaster: Events planned by local Antelope Valley Indivisible chapters.<\/p>\n Anaheim: 2 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. at La Palma Park (N. Harbor Blvd & W. La Palma Ave).<\/p>\n Newport Beach: 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. (Back Bay Dr area).<\/p>\n Santa Ana: 10:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. at Bristol Street and MacArthur Blvd.<\/p>\n Huntington Beach: 10 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Pier.<\/p>\n Fullerton\/La Habra: 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. at Imperial Highway and South Beach Blvd.<\/p>\n Riverside: 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. at Market Street and University Avenue.<\/p>\n San Bernardino: 12:30 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m. at San Bernardino City Hall.<\/p>\n Temecula: 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. at the Temecula Duck Pond.<\/p>\n Hemet: 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. at the Democracy Center (E. Florida Ave & N. Franklin St).<\/p>\n Other Cities: Registered events include Redlands (Orange St), Corona (Ontario Ave), and Victorville (Park & Ride on Amargosa Rd).<\/p>\n Ventura County<\/p>\n Ventura: 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. at the Ventura County Government Center.<\/p>\n San Diego County<\/p>\n San Diego (Main): 9:30 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Hwy).<\/p>\n Otay Mesa\/Chula Vista: 10 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m. at Birch & Millenia.<\/p>\n Escondido: 3 p.m. (Location updates via Indivisible North County).<\/p>\n Fallbrook\/Ramona: Local rallies scheduled for 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.<\/p>\n Central California Rally Locations<\/p>\n Santa Barbara: 11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. at Alameda Park, followed by a march to De La Guerra Plaza.<\/p>\n Fresno: 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. along Blackstone Avenue (Nees to Alluvial).<\/p>\n San Luis Obispo: 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. at the SLO Superior Court.<\/p>\n Visalia: 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. at the Tulare County Superior Court.<\/p>\n Lompoc: 12 p.m. \u2013 2 p.m. at N. H Street and Central Avenue.<\/p>\n What we don’t know<\/p>\n It’s unclear how local law enforcement agencies in various jurisdictions plan to manage the “clusters” of events, particularly in high-density metropolitan areas where multiple protests are scheduled simultaneously.<\/p>\n Timeline<\/p>\n June 14, 2025: The first major “No Kings” action draws five million people.<\/p>\n October 18, 2025: Participation grows to seven million across 2,700 events.<\/p>\n March 18, 2026: Indivisible releases updated event counts (3,000+ nationwide).<\/p>\n March 19, 2026: National Kickoff Call held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. PST.<\/p>\n March 28, 2026: Nationwide day of action scheduled to begin.<\/p>\n What they’re saying<\/p>\n Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible, framed the movement as a response to perceived authoritarianism. “With every ICE raid, every escalation abroad, and every abuse of power at home, Americans are rising up in opposition to Trump<\/a>\u2019s attempt to rule through fear and force,” Levin said. Organizers also reiterated their commitment to peace, stating the movement is a “peaceful, nationwide resistance” and a “moral imperative.”<\/p>\n What you can do<\/p>\n Those interested in participating can find a detailed interactive map of protest locations on the Indivisible website.<\/a><\/p>\n