Bay Area Joins Millions Nationwide in Record-Breaking No Kings Day Marches Against Trump

On Saturday, tens of thousands participated in the “No Kings Day” protests across the Bay Area, opposing Donald Trump's administration on his 79th birthday. The protests coincided with Trump's military parade in Washington, D. C. , and potentially represent the largest demonstrations in U. S.

history. In San Francisco, crowds marched from Dolores Park to Civic Center, where leaders from the Democratic Party and civil rights groups addressed attendees, while the ACLU offered “know your rights” trainings. Oakland's rally featured Mayor Barbara Lee, who denounced Trump’s immigration policies and emphasized the need for ongoing activism against authoritarianism. In Dublin, about 3,000 demonstrators rallied against the potential use of a former federal prison as an ICE detention facility. Nationwide, organizers estimate over 5 million people participated, highlighting widespread discontent with the Trump administration.

The events served as a unifying call for political engagement and activism in the face of perceived threats to democracy. The protests reflect a growing movement aimed at challenging policies perceived as oppressive, particularly regarding immigration and civil rights.