No Kings protests set for Saturday

Anti-Trump demonstrations are returning to Arizona this Saturday, as participants in the grassroots “No Kings” movement prepare for a statewide day of action aimed at encouraging early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

The effort marks the fifth time No Kings protesters have taken to the streets during President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. The movement initially launched in February 2025 as a nationwide response to what organizers describe as authoritarian administration policies.

Saturday’s events in Arizona are part of a broader push involving planned rallies in all 50 states.

Organizers have scheduled at least 30 demonstrations across Arizona, according to event maps posted on the Mobilize platform.

During the previous No Kings day of action in March, Arizona hosted 79 demonstrations statewide.

Central Phoenix march is expected largest in Valley

The largest single demonstration in the state is scheduled to take place in downtown Phoenix.

Protesters will gather starting at 9 a.m. at Grant Park, located at 701 S. 3rd Ave., before marching to the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center. The downtown event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

A collection of smaller satellite events, marches and bridge demonstrations are scheduled across the Phoenix metro area throughout Saturday:

Apache Junction: South Phelps Drive & East Old West Highway, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Central Phoenix (“Bike Out the Vote”): 620 W. Osborn Road, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chandler/Gilbert: Galveston Pedestrian Bridge, 2825 W. Galveston St., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Fountain Hills: North Saguaro Blvd. and East Avenue of the Fountains, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Glendale (Bridge Brigade): 20220 N. 59th Ave., 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Mesa: March starting at the U.S. 60 overpass on South Stapley Drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Phoenix: 2500 W. Happy Valley Road, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Scottsdale: 7135 E. Camelback Road, 9 a.m. to noon
Sun City: Bell Road and North 99th Ave., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Surprise: North Civic Center Drive and Bell Road, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tempe: Pedestrian bridge protest and march, 2000 E. Carson Drive, 10 a.m. to noon

Outside of the greater Phoenix area, additional rallies are set for communities across Arizona, including Anthem, Florence, Casa Grande, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott and Yuma.

Focus shifts to early voting deadlines

While previous No Kings rallies focused primarily on policy protests, Saturday’s demonstrations are tailored to voter turnout and early voting mobilization.

Arizona election officials began mailing out early ballots on Oct. 7. Voters utilizing mail-in ballots are advised to drop them in the mail by Tuesday, Oct. 27, to guarantee they arrive in time to be processed and counted.

In-person early voting sites remain open statewide through Friday, Oct. 30. Voters can also turn in completed mail-in ballots at official drop boxes or designated polling locations, or vote in person on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Prospective protesters can RSVP, view specific event locations or access tools to host local actions on the organizers’ official website. Inquiries can also be directed to info@nokings.org.

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