Pride, Boston and No Kings
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Indivisible, the group behind the "No Kings" protests scheduled around the country, plans to participate in the 2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride March.
Columbus' massive Pride celebration takes place June 14. Meanwhile, No Kings rallies are planned across the region, state and nation.
Boston's Pride parade, in Copley Square, coincided with the “No Kings” demonstration, converging the two causes. Twirling rainbow umbrellas and waving Pride flags under drizzling skies, paraders whooped and cheered as they set off through Boston's Back Bay.
Eleven people were arrested during the “No Kings” protest that followed Spokane Pride on Saturday night. A Spokane Police Department news release said the protest began as a peaceful event with the department’s Tactical Team communicating with protest organizers to ensure safety.
"No Kings" protests are planned in several cities and towns in Massachusetts on Saturday June 14, according to organizers.
The rallies were part of a wave of demonstrations opposing the Trump administration and took place just hours before a planned military parade in Washington.
Mass Ave filled with color as joy radiated from Pride Parade attendees, overshadowing security concerns and political frustrations.
Three events have been planned for the national "No Kings" day of mobilization in Springfield. None of these have been canceled.