Get your calendar ready, Angelenos—the second wave of No Kings protests lands Saturday, October 18, and greater Los Angeles is one of the hotspots. Across the country, organizers have mapped out more than 2,500 rallies targeting what they describe as creeping authoritarianism in the Trump era.
In L.A., the plan is bold, scattered and bracing for spectacle. The flagship SoCal protest is slated for 2pm to 5:30pm at Gloria Molina Grand Park (200 N. Spring Street) in downtown L.A. But if that's too centralized, don’t worry—you’ve got choices.
Where and when are the No Kings protests in L.A. this weekend?
- Unidad Park, Historic Filipinotown — Rally from 10am to noon
- Los Angeles City Hall (Downtown) — 10am to 2pm
- Pasadena, Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard — 2pm to 4pm
- Torrance City Hall — 11am to 1pm
- Huntington Beach Pier — Noon to 2pm
- Santa Monica, Palisades Park — 11am to 12:30pm
Beverly Hills, Beverly Garden Park — 2pm to 4pm - Glendale City Hall — Noon to 2pm
- Culver City Hall — 11am to 12:30pm
What to know about the No Kings protests in L.A.
In total, local organizers say there are roughly 80 actions across the greater L.A. area this Saturday, from big rallies to flash mobs, picket lines and “teach-ins.” Expect the aesthetics to lean protest-festival: signs, chants, drums and creative energy. “What this is about is everybody coming together and demonstrating—we don’t do kings in America,” Indivisible’s executive director Ezra Levin told MSNBC.
But don’t forget: The memory of June’s protests still looms. That day in L.A., demonstrators were largely peaceful until clashes broke out near federal buildings, triggering use of tear gas and flash bangs.
If you're thinking of going, here’s quick advice: Try to arrive early, stay informed about route changes, bring water and sun protection and stick close to groups you trust. And yes, expect a heavy law enforcement presence. National Guard or not, city and county agencies have pledged extra patrols.
So whether you want full spectacle or something local and low-key, L.A.’s got options. Pick your time, pick your place—and bring your voice.