From small-town courthouse steps to the marble dome in Jefferson City, thousands of Missourians are expected to hit the streets Saturday for the third nationwide "No Kings" day of nonviolent action. Mid‑Missouri hosts have stitched together a rolling series of short rallies and marches from morning into the afternoon, linking up with a coordinated protest wave playing out in communities across the country.
Mid‑Missouri schedule
Organizers in the region have lined up more than a dozen events, with start times staggered from early morning through late afternoon. According to ABC17 News, the schedule includes Boonville (11 a.m. to noon), Camdenton (noon to 2 p.m.), Columbia (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boone County Courthouse Plaza), Jefferson City (noon to 1:30 p.m. at the State Capitol) and Rolla (noon to 1:30 p.m.). Other Mid‑Missouri stops listed by ABC17 include Fulton, Fayette, Hermann, Madison, Marshall, Moberly, Sedalia and Waynesville.
What organizers say
The No Kings coalition says the March 28 actions will zero in on mobilizing around Immigration and Customs Enforcement, congressional redistricting and the cost of the war with Iran. The group has circulated host toolkits and "Know Your Rights" materials for attendees. The national No Kings site also highlights virtual ADA‑accessible programming and trainings for volunteers. Organizers stress nonviolent action and encourage post‑event debriefs so local chapters can map out follow‑up work instead of treating the day as a one‑off.
Nationwide context
Nationally, the scale is anything but small. The Associated Press reports more than 3,100 registered events across all 50 states and notes that earlier rounds drew millions of participants. AP also identifies Minnesota as the flagship site for the March 28 mobilization, with a major rally planned at the state Capitol there. Organizers and media say the synchronized dates build on previous No Kings protest waves held in June and October of last year.
Who’s joining and what to expect
Local participation spans a wide range of advocacy and labor groups. Roll calls include the ACLU, Indivisible, the American Federation of Teachers, National Nurses United and the Human Rights Campaign, according to ABC17 News. The No Kings site asks local hosts to stick to safety and de‑escalation guidelines and offers training resources for volunteers who will help keep events nonviolent. Attendees can expect heavier foot traffic around courthouse plazas and the Capitol and are urged to follow any local traffic or safety advisories on Saturday.
