Northwest Missouri Residents to Join National 'NO KINGS' Rally on June 14
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri residents will gather in Maryville and St. Joseph on Saturday, June 14, as part of the nationwide 'NO KINGS Day of Defiance.'
In Maryville, participants will rally on the sidewalk in front of the Courthouse from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., carrying signs and flags.
In St. Joseph, demonstrators will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Belt Highway and Frederick Boulevard, also with signs and flags in hand.
The NO KINGS movement has organized more than 1,200 peaceful rallies across all 50 states and several foreign countries. Millions of citizens, led by volunteers, are expected to take part; marking Flag Day with a show of support for democracy over oligarchy.
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