Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests are taking place in Kansas City: Here’s what you need to know

Thousands of cities are participating in ‘No Kings’ protests around the nation today, Oct. 18.

‘No Kings’ protests first took place in June, and millions are rallying again in protest of the Trump administration.

The No Kings website includes a statement saying, “The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption and cruelty.”

There are dozens of protests taking place in Kansas City. Here’s where you can find them:

  MISSOURI:

• Independence: 216 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Kansas City: Mill Creek Park, 2-4 p.m.
• Lee’s Summit: NE Douglas and NW Chipman Road, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Liberty: 291 Hwy & W. Kansas, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Platte City: 2301 Running Horse Rd., 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Warrensburg: Johnson County Courthouse, 12-2 p.m.

KANSAS: 

• Gardner: S. Moonlight Road & East Main Street, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Lawrence: 6th St. & Kentucky St., 5-6 p.m.
• Overland Park: 69 Hwy & Metcalf, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Overland Park: Johnson County Community College, corner of College Blvd. & Quivira, 1-3 p.m.
• Overland Park: 7131 W. 135 St. Grassy area in front of Staples b/w 69 Hwy & Metcalf 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Ottawa: (Location unknown – required sign up) 1-2:30 p.m.
• Wyandotte County: The Legends, 12-1:30 p.m.