{"id":152548,"date":"2026-03-30T18:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/152548\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T18:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:31:14","slug":"gallery-no-kings-demonstration-draws-thousands-to-bethlehem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/152548\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery: &#8216;No Kings&#8217; demonstration draws thousands to Bethlehem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Roughly 1,000 protesters gathered Saturday at the Bethlehem Rose Garden for a \u201cNo Kings\u201d demonstration, expressing opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration. The event follows a similar rally in <a href=\"https:\/\/thebrownandwhite.com\/2025\/10\/18\/thousands-rally-for-no-kings-protest-against-trump-administration\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October<\/a>, when demonstrators marched to Bethlehem Town Hall as roughly 5 million people participated in No Kings nationwide.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134890 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>Protesters stand along the roadside as cars pass by. Organizers spoke from megaphones as members of the crowd chanted alongside them. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>Protesters wore red, white and blue clothing to reflect the demonstration\u2019s connection to the U.S. government. The event also featured live music by local artists that echoed the protest\u2019s message. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>A protester reacts to a handmade carving depicting President Donald Trump wearing a crown. Several protesters used props, carried signs or wore costumes at the event. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>Protesters stand along the corner of West Raspberry Street and 8th Avenue during a \u201cNo Kings\u201d demonstration on Saturday. Passing drivers frequently honked, while some recorded the scene on their phones. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>A protester smiles as upside-down American flags wave in the background during a \u201cNo Kings\u201d demonstration on Saturday. Many gathered at the pavilion to listen to live music, while others visited booths for local political groups. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>A man dressed in a linen outfit walks through the parking lot at the Bethlehem Rose Garden on Saturday. He said he has five similar, historically styled outfits in his collection. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>Flags and props supporting Ukraine and LGBTQ+ causes were prominent during a \u201cNo Kings\u201d demonstration on Saturday. Protesters gathered to denounce President Donald Trump\u2019s administration. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>Protesters hold boxes labeled \u201cEpstein files\u201d and \u201cunredacted emails\u201d a \u201cNo Kings\u201d protest at the Bethlehem Rose Garden. President Donald Trump\u2019s handling of and association with the Epstein files has drawn public scrutiny and was one issue protesters sought to address Saturday. (Griffin Sawyer\/B&amp;W Staff)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GriffinSawyer_3-28NoKings-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\"  \/>A man stands in front of a \u201cNo Kings\u201d sign depicting a crossed-out crown. Hundreds gathered at the Bethlehem Rose Garden to rally in opposition of President Donald Trump. 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