Indivisible Bemidji's 'No Kings' rally set for June 14
Jun. 12—BEMIDJI — Indivisible Bemidji
is hosting a "No Kings" peaceful rally set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the Northwest Indian Community Development Center, located at 1819 Bemidji Avenue N.
This is the fourth Indivisible Bemidji rally since April, the second this week, and will hone in on a military parade set for June 14 in Washington, D.C.
The parade will commemorate President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the United States Army's 250th birthday. It will feature tanks, among other military vehicles, rolling down parade routes in the Capitol.
The military parade has received criticism and comes at a hefty price tag for taxpayers. Thus, it has sparked yet another national day of protest with organizations mobilizing over 1,500 protests across the nation, according to Indivisible Bemidji.
Those with questions or interest in attending can contact Sherry Kloha, event organizer, at
(218) 556-1839.
Additional Indivisible Bemidji spokespeople are available to discuss different topics and can be reached at
indivisiblebemidji@gmail.com.
For a full list of participating cities and event details, one can visit
nokings.org.
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