One of largest protests in Seattle history
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The protests are intended to counter a military parade in Washington, D.C. honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary — which is also Trump's birthday.
Approximately 70,000 people joined the "No Kings" protest in Cal Anderson Park before marching to the Space Needle and then the Seattle Center in downtown.
Saturday marked the start of the "No Kings" protests, with thousands of gatherings scheduled nationwide - and at least 80 of those are being promoted across Washington.Just a few of the protests scheduled for Saturday in western Washington include Cal Anderson Park and the University of Washington's Red Square in Seattle.
Hundreds boarded the 10:25 a.m. ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle on Saturday morning to demonstrate — one of many "No Kings" protests held Saturday.
According to the SDOT camera, a person on a motorcycle with a flaming torch helped set a box on fire which was then rushed to the entrance of the building.
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Protesters marched from Cal Anderson Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood down to the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle, with chants directed at ICE, drums, and signs that read “no one is illegal on stolen land,” “ICE melts in hell" and other more explicit signage.
Seattle Police prepare for "No Kings" protests against a military parade on Trump's birthday. They aim for peaceful management and will only act if necessary.
In a joint press conference Friday morning, city, state, and county leaders called on protesters to remain peaceful during protests.
There were confrontations in several cities, and downtown Los Angeles was under curfew for a second night. Protests in other cities, including New York, ended peacefully.
As nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations approach Saturday, the Seattle Police Department issued a public message outlining how officers plan to support protest activity in the city.