20 Anti-Trump protests planned in Ohio. See when & where
This Saturday, June 14, Ohio residents will join millions of Americans in a coordinated protest called “No Kings,” a nationwide day of defiance against what organizers see as governmental overreach.
The demonstrations are timed to counter President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., which coincides with his 79th birthday, the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, and Flag Day, says PBS News.
The No Kings organization is using the date as a symbol “to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.”
Why are people protesting in Ohio?
he momentum gained for Saturday’s demonstrations is mostly fueled by frustration over the Trump administration’s response to protests in Los Angeles as Reuters reports.
The recent decision to deploy the National Guard, and possibly the Marines, against the wishes of state officials has raised the stakes for some Americans.
Organizers say the $45 million protest symbolizes a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism. “In America, we don’t do kings,” reads the official No Kings website. “They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services.”
The protests are being led by a coalition of progressive groups, including Indivisible and its Northeast Ohio chapter; the Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus the ACLU of Ohio, and local chapters across the state.
In a press release the national Indivisible organization said, “June 14th is also the U.S. Army’s birthday — a day that marks when Americans first organized to stand up to a king. Trump isn’t honoring that legacy. He’s hijacking it to celebrate himself.”
How can I find a protest in Ohio?
The No Kings website reports more than a dozen protests are planned across Ohio, with major rallies in Columbus, Cleveland, and Northeast Ohio communities.
Axios Columbus predicts demonstrations in the following areas:
Columbus: No Kings will be concurrent with Stonewall Columbus Pride March on Friday, June 13, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ohio Statehouse, downtown Columbus
Cleveland: Main rally at 2 p.m. at Willard Park’s Free Stamp sculpture, followed by a march toward the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ideastream Public Media has the details for these gatherings:
Akron: John F. Seiberling Federal Building, 1:00–2:30 p.m
Alliance: Memorial Park, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Ashland: 279 W. Main Street, 12:00–2:00 p.m
Ashtabula: Smith Field, 12:00–2:00 p.m
Chagrin Falls: Riverside Park, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m
Canton: Cultural Center for the Arts, 1:00–3:00 p.m
Downtown Youngstown: 3:00 to 6:00 PM starting at the Mahoning County Courthouse on 120 Market Street
Mentor, Warren, Wooster, Parma, Kent, Bainbridge, Chardon, and more: check with your local chapters of Indivisibles or the ACLU of Ohio
Newsweek reports that the “No Kings” movement is expected to be the largest mobilization against the Trump administration since he took office with more than 1,800 protests scheduled across the country.
If you plan to protest this weekend, be sure to know your rights, stay safe and comply with law enforcement.
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This story was originally published June 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM.
