No Kings, Philadelphia and June 14
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Philadelphia will be the site of a “flagship protest” in a nationwide movement opposing President Donald Trump’s Administration on the same day as a major military parade in Washington. The demonstration is expected to disrupt traffic throughout the day.
Saturday tens of thousands are expected to turn out in Philadelphia, which is holding the so-called flagship No Kings demonstration against Donald Trump administration policies.
"No Kings Day" protests are expected in Philadelphia this weekend. The city is preparing with road closures and SEPTA bus changes. Here is what you should know.
In the city where America first claimed its independence, the nationwide “No Kings Day of Defiance” protest movement is seeking to rebuke the Trump administration by comparing the president to authoritarian rulers.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is also planning to send teams to other Democrat-run cities ahead of the upcoming "No Kings" protests.
Thousands of people are expected to pack the parkway for the “No Kings” protest in less than 24 hours. Some businesses have decided to close in anticipation of the thousands of protesters expected. The New Balance store at 16th and Walnut confirms they boarded up windows as a precaution and will be closed on Saturday.
Protesters in Philadelphia will begin marching in Love Park and go to the Art Museum. With immigration enforcement a heated issue, city leaders hope cool heads will prevail.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner plans to address the nationwide protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).