Seattle, No Kings and protesters
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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.
City and state officials say they are prepared for one of the largest protests in Seattle since President Donald Trump began his second term.
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.
Tens of thousands marched down 5th Avenue, with no reports of property damage, according to the Seattle Police Department. It was over 1.5 miles of people.
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In a joint press conference Friday morning, city, state, and county leaders called on protesters to remain peaceful during protests.
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.
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.
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.
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