This Saturday, October 18, a “No Kings” protest will once again take place in locations throughout Northern Nevada.
In Carson City, the protest is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Capitol Complex on Carson Street. Protesters are encouraged to wear yellow, with Indivisible Northern Nevada stating: “Throughout history, people who have come together in protest against authoritarian governments have used a unifying color to symbolize their peaceful resistance. Our movement is no different. Yellow is a bright, unmistakable reminder that millions of us stand together in the belief that America belongs to its people — not to kings.”
The protest is part of a grass roots movement across the country put together by several organizations including 50501, Public Citizen, the ACLU and more.
Locally, protests are organized by Indivisible Northern Nevada in coordination with 50501 Northern Nevada, Bans Off Our Bodies, Biggest Little Action Group, Indivisible Carson City, Northern Nevada Central Labor Council and Third Act Nevada.
Anti-Trump and previously, Anti-Elon Musk protests have been held since the spring, with some bringing out huge participation — some estimates of an April protest had numbers in the multiple thousands.
The first protest labeled as “No Kings Day” took place in June, coinciding with President Trump’s birthday and military parade, which some citizens believed was an unethical use of the military and public tax dollars.
Another was held in July, with this Saturday’s being the third to bear the name.
The largest Northern Nevada celebration appears to be planned for Reno; organizers acquired a permit, and are planning a march with speakers and music, including a live mariachi band to lead their march.
According to the RGJ regarding the Reno event, “the speaker lineup is still being finalized, but among those who are confirmed are Natha Anderson, Erica Roth and Selena La Rue Hatch, all state assemblywomen from Northern Nevada; Army veteran and former state Sen. Pat Spearman; and disability rights advocate Mary Bryant.
The Reno event begins at 11 a.m. Bruce R. Thompson Courthouse and Federal Building, which includes a march to the BELIEVE plaza.
For Carson City, if you aren’t visiting the downtown Saturday, you may want to seek an alternate route other than Carson Street to get to where you’re going; traffic is likely to be slowed due for pedestrian safety.
At all protests in Carson City, Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy presence is likely to be heavy including those on motorcycles, bikes and patrol vehicles.
You can find information for Lake Tahoe protests below:
