BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabamians in at least 14 cities, including Birmingham, will join millions nationwide Saturday for the “No Kings” protests, a coordinated day of action rejecting President Donald Trump’s military parade and what organizers call his authoritarian approach to governance.
The protests, scheduled for June 14 to coincide with Trump’s 79th birthday, Flag Day, and the Army’s 250th anniversary, are expected to be among the largest single-day mobilizations since his return to office. Organizers say the events are a response to the president’s multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington, D.C.—a spectacle critics liken to displays in autocratic regimes.
In Birmingham, demonstrators will gather at 27th Street South and 3rd Avenue South at 6 p.m., joining others across the state in Montgomery, Huntsville, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Selma, and more. The movement, led by groups like Indivisible Alabama, aims to reclaim the American flag as a symbol of democracy and protest what they see as attacks on civil rights, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community.
“No Kings” organizers stress that the real power of democracy is found in communities, not staged in Washington. The protests are intentionally not being held in D.C., focusing instead on grassroots action across all 50 states.
Weather in Birmingham on Saturday is expected to be hot, with temperatures between 68°F and 87°F. Rain is possible, so participants are advised to bring umbrellas or rain gear.
For more information, including a full list of protest locations and times, visit nokings.org or check local event pages.