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Boston "No Kings" protests during Pride Parade peaceful, upbeat
Hundreds of people gathered in Copley Square in Boston on Saturday for the Pride parade while "No Kings" protesters lined the streets in peaceful protest.
Peaceful Protests
The "No Kings" protests along the parade route were peaceful and upbeat as the Pride Parade marched from Copley Square to Boston Common. Many people lining the sidewalks held signs supporting the LGBTQ+ community, while others protested the policies of President Trump.
Boston Pride For The People says this year's theme is "Here to Stay" and will send a message that "people who identify as LGBTQIA+ can not be erased, pushed into the shadows, or silenced, in the face of increased political attacks."
While not everyone can march in the parade, all may attend the free festival, which will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Boston Common. The headliner is Big Freedia.
A 21+ block party will be held on City Hall Plaza from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. This event is also free.
A sign at the Boston Pride Parade, where No Kings protesters lined the sidewalks.
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"No Kings"
The protests, called a "nationwide day of defiance" on the group's website, are aimed at President Trump and his policies, and coincides with the military parade being held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
The parade marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. It also coincides with Mr. Trump's 79th birthday. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend the D.C. parade, as tanks and other military vehicles will roll through the streets of Washington starting at 6:30 p.m.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke out against the military parade in Washington, D.C., saying on X, "Trump's parade will cost taxpayers up to $45 million. For example, with that money, we could expand health care & food assistance for veterans. A taxpayer-paid birthday gift to Trump sounds like government waste to me."
