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‘No Kings' protests are planned for North Texas. Here's how they will impact street closures
'No Kings Day' demonstrations are planned across North Texas this weekend to protest President Donald Trump and his administration's policies.
On Saturday, June 14, demonstrations are planned in a number of cities in the Metroplex, including Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth. These protests coincide with Trump's 79th birthday and a planned massive military parade in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.
Gov. Greg Abbott said he will deploy National Guard troops and Texas Department of Public Safety officers across the state to 'to uphold law and order' during the planned protests.
Most of these protests are taking place in parks or other public areas. Here's what to know about any planned street closures surrounding these events.
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Fort Worth's 'No Kings' protest will be from noon to 2 p.m. at Burk Burnett Park (501 W. 7th St.).
The city told the Star-Telegram that Downtown Fort Worth Inc., who manages the park, has permitted a First Amendment Event on the property. Separately, a Downtown Fort Worth spokesperson confirmed this with the Star-Telegram and said there are no planned street closures around the event site.
If anything changes leading up to the protest, residents can receive updates from the organization by texting 'Downtown Closures' to 817-904-4255.
The city said it has not received any permit applications as of Thursday afternoon for any counter-protests to the 'No Kings' demonstration. Furthermore, the city said Fort Worth police are working closely with the community and its Intelligence Fusion Center to 'monitor all activity during any peaceful protests.'
There is also a 'March of Dissent' event planned for downtown Fort Worth on Saturday morning.
Arlington's 'No Kings' protest will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Arlington Sub Courthouse (700 E. Abram St.)
A city spokesperson told the Star-Telegram there are no planned street closures related to the protest.
Burleson: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at 100 NW John Jones Drive
Dallas: Noon to 2 p.m. at Akard Plaza, 1500 Marilla St.
Denton: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Denton Square, 110 W. Hickory St.
Flower Mound: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Parker Square Gazebo, 1500 Cross Timbers Road
Frisco: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. at FM 423 (both sides) between Main/King and Stonebrook, 155 Old Newman Road
McKinney: 10 a.m.-noon, on the north side of Hwy. 380, west of Hwy. 75, 2025 N. Central Expressway
