No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**

Join us on Saturday, October 18th at 10am in San Lorenzo Park for a short rally followed by a march through downtown Santa Cruz and back to the park again. 

Grab everyone you know, you don't want to miss this. We broke records at the last No Kings event for the largest single day protest in American history and we are going to make this even bigger.

Put your walking shoes on because our march route will be a mile long. Make sure to also bring water, sunscreen, a hat and anything else you might need for a two hour outdoor event.

MARCH SCHEDULE (please note subject to change):

• 10am Gather at San Lorenzo Park for Rally

• 10:30am March kicks off

• 11:45am March concludes in San Lorenzo Park

MARCH ROUTE

• Start San Lorenzo Park

• Right on Soquel

• Right on Pacific Ave (all the way through downtown)

• Right on Water St.

• Right behind the County Building through the park

PARKING

• County building

• Street parking

• Park downtown and walk over the footbridge into the park

• When possible please carpool or use public transportation

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Speaker Line-up:

• Amanda Harris Altice (she/her), Co-leader Indivisible Santa Cruz County

• Sasha Pavy (she/her)- Verve union organizer

• Stephanie Barron Lu (she/her)- Executive Director at Positive Discipline Community Resources

• Shannon “SJ” Joslin (they/them) National Park Service Park Ranger

• Danny Sheehan (he/him) President, Co-Founder, and lead litigator of the Romero Institute

Music:

• Nick Gallant

• Santa Cruz Peace Chorale

• Bonny Doon Uke Group

• Healer Trio

• Nita Hertel and percussion group