‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests planned in Kansas City area. See when and where
This weekend, Kansas Citians are expected to protest President Donald Trump’s actions at No Kings protests.
The No Kings protests and rallies are planned across the country for Saturday, June 14, as a counterprotest to a military parade and festival in Washington, D.C.
The marches come as Los Angeles protesters clash with law enforcement and the National Guard in demonstrations against mass deportations carried out by Immigration Control and Enforcement.
Tuesday night, ICE protesters marched through downtown Kansas City with signs saying “No one is illegal on stolen land,” and “Who are we to close the door behind us?”
Here is what you need to know about No Kings marches in the Kansas City area.
Where are No Kings protests in the Kansas City area?
Indivisible, the progressive organization putting on the events, has promoted events in four Kansas City area cities in both Jackson and Johnson counties.
Kansas City: noon to 3 p.m., Mill Creek Park off of the Plaza
Lee’s Summit: 10 a.m. to noon, East Chipman Road and Northeast Douglas Street by Lea McKeighan Park
Lenexa: 10 to 11 a.m. rally at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, then 11 a.m. to noon protest at Maurer Road and West 87th Street
Overland Park: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., roadside protest at 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rally at 7131 W. 135th St. in front of Staples
There are also protests in Kansas and Missouri outside of the Kansas City area in Ottawa, Lawrence, Topeka, Warrensburg and St. Joseph. Go to mobilize.us/nokings for the full list.
What is No Kings?
No Kings Day is a nationwide protest against Trump’s policies, which national organizers call “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy,” according to a press release.
There are No Kings rallies scheduled in 1,500 cities across all 50 states, organizers say.
Organizers emphasized that they are trained in deescalation and the event is meant to be a nonviolent protest.
In recent days, the protest has taken on a new meaning. On Sunday, the organization condemned the deployment of National Guard members to stop Los Angeles protests against deportations.
Indivisible is putting on No Kings with organizations including the ACLU, 50501, Planned Parenthood, the Sunrise Movement and various labor unions.
Why are No Kings protests happening June 14?
No Kings rallies and marches are planned across the country as a counterprotest to a military parade and festival in Washington, D.C. The capital event coincides with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and will include more than 6,000 soldiers and dozens of tanks and aircraft.
The first Washington, D.C., military parade in over 30 years, the demonstration is expected to cost up $45 million, including $16 million in damage to city streets, according to Army officials.
June 14 is also Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday.
What is the weather for June 14 in Kansas City?
The National Weather Service predicts a sunny and balmy day on Saturday for Kansas City. The expected high is 87 degrees, with a low of 70.
This story was originally published June 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM.
