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## “No Kings” Protest Returns to North Phoenix: October 18 in Norterra

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, a No Kings protest will take place at 2460 W. Happy Valley Road in Norterra (North Phoenix), continuing the national series of demonstrations organized under the “No Kings” banner. Mobilize+1
This event is part of a broader network of protests happening across the country on the same day, aimed at pushing back against what organizers frame as encroachments on democratic norms and executive overreach. No Kings+2Reproductive Freedom for All+2 In Arizona, it represents one of the key local gatherings intended to build momentum and visibility beyond downtown Phoenix. AZCentral+1

### Background & Local Context

The No Kings movement first captured widespread attention during the June 14, 2025 nationwide protests, which drew thousands to Phoenix and many other U.S. cities in a coordinated display of resistance. Wikipedia+3KJZZ+3AZCentral+3 In that prior Phoenix protest, grassroots groups in the northwest valley organized a smaller Norterra/Happy Valley demonstration alongside the main rally downtown. KJZZ+2KJZZ+2 That local action helped solidify a presence and identity for North Phoenix within the wider movement. KJZZ+1
Ahead of the October protest, the local mobilization page refers to the Norterra event as “NO KINGS Norterra.” Mobilize Organizers are calling for nonviolent participation, de-escalation readiness, and visible solidarity. No Kings+2Reproductive Freedom for All+2

### What to Expect & How to Prepare

• Expect several dozen to potentially a few hundred participants, depending on local turnout and visibility.
• The event site — 2460 W. Happy Valley Road — provides a relatively central, accessible location within the Norterra area.
• Attendees are encouraged to bring signs, banners, and wearable statements consistent with the No Kings themes.
• Organizers emphasize nonviolence and encourage participants to remain calm and cooperative even if the crowd or protests grow. No Kings+1
• Stay updated via the official No Kings website or mobilization pages, as route changes or time adjustments may be announced closer to the date. No Kings+2Mobilize+2