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Nine Louisiana cities to host 'No Kings' protests during Trump military parade. Here's where
The "No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance" protest, created by Indivisible and a coalition of pro-democracy organizations, will take place on Flag Day, which is June 14.
The protest will be taking place on the same day as, and during, President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C.
"Alongside local organizers, partners and leaders from across the pro-democracy and pro-worker movements, activists across the country will come together for marches, rallies, and demonstrations to reject corrupt, authoritarian politics in the United States," says Indivisible.
Indivisible intends to motivate and mobilize protests in towns and cities in every state, with over 100 events already scheduled all over the U.S. In Louisiana, there are currently nine "No Kings Day" protests scheduled.
Baton Rouge: On June 14, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., at North 6th Street & North Street.
New Orleans: On June 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Lafayette Square located at S Maestri St.
Lafayette: On June 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., at 735 Jefferson St.
Lake Charles: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Lock Park located at 7th Street & Ryan Street.
Ruston: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., at the Ruston Civic Center located at 401 N Trenton St.
Shreveport: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at 501 Texas St.
Covington: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Boston Street and Bogue Falaya Park (Pavillion) located at 510 E Boston St.
Alexandria: On June 14, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., at Alexander Fulton Mini Park located at 519 Lee St.
Monroe: On June 14, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., at Carroll High School located at 2939 Renwick St.
June 14, which is celebrated as Flag Day, is also the U.S. Army's birthday. This day serves as a marker for when the U.S. first organized and stood up to a king.
'From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy actually looks like: people, united, refusing to be ruled," says Indivisible.
The "No Kings Day" protests intend to send the message of "no thrones, no crowns and no kings."
Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: What is the "No Kings Day" protest? Will there be any in Louisiana?
