Hundreds of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration were held across Massachusetts on Saturday, with the biggest one held at Boston Common.
Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to attend the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common, which began around noon. The protest featured speeches from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and others.
The “No Kings” protests held in Boston and across Massachusetts are a part of the thousands of “No Kings” demonstrations being held across the United States on Saturday. It’s also the second such protest against the Trump administration this year, with “No Kings” protests being held in June.
Here’s how Saturday’s protests looked across Boston and the Greater Boston area.
Protesters clap and hold signs at the “No Kings” rally on Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comTwo protestors walk around Boston Common holding up the American flag at the “No Kings” rally. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comA man holds up a t-shirt for sale that says, “Sorry about our president,” in 14 different languages. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors held signs at Saturday’s “No Kings” rally in Boston. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comSome protestors played music at Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstration in Boston. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors held signs at Saturday’s “No Kings” rally in Boston. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comA group of people sign petitions at a table in the Boston Common for increasing voter accessibility, limiting bonuses for politicians, and making spending records public. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comSome protestors played music at Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstration in Boston. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors made signs for Saturday’s “No Kings” rally in Boston. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors held signs at Saturday’s “No Kings” rally in Boston. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comProtestors hold signs at the “No Kings” protest at Boston Common. – Kelly Chan/Boston.comDemonstrator Richard Saunders shows off his garb for the day prior to the No Kings rally on Boston Common. – (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)Members of Elite Security prepare for the No Kings rally on Boston Common. – (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)Crew members set up the stage for the No Kings rally on Boston Common. – (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)Protesters gather before the No Kings protest at the common in Quincy. – ( Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)A protester dressed as a jester as she arrives at the “No Kings” rally on Boston Common. – (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)The crowd at the No Kings rally on Boston Common. – (Craig F. Walker/ Globe Staff)Protesters gather before the No Kings rally at the Boston Common. – (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)Protesters gather before the No Kings protest at the common in Quincy. – ( Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)A trio dressed as lobsters were protesting, “shellfish kings” at the No Kings rally on Boston Common. – (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)Protesters arrive at the Boston Common for the “No Kings” rally. – (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)
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