NO KINGS Downtown Phoenix, Laveda Jones will be participating!

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## No Kings Protest to Return to Downtown Phoenix on October 18

Downtown Phoenix will once again host a No Kings protest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations aimed at confronting what organizers call executive overreach and threats to democratic norms. Wikipedia+1

### A Continuation of the Movement

The “No Kings” initiative, also known as 50501, held a flagship rally earlier in June that drew thousands to Wesley Bolin Plaza and the Arizona State Capitol in downtown Phoenix. AZCentral+4Mobilize+4Arizona Capitol Times+4 That event served as a major local expression of the national day of defiance against concentration of power and increasing use of executive authority. Wikipedia+2Arizona Capitol Times+2
With October’s protest, local organizers aim to recenter downtown Phoenix as a focal point for visibility, civic engagement, and coalition building across issue lines.

### What to Expect & How to Prepare

• Location & Timing: While the exact venue and schedule are still being confirmed, past No Kings events in Phoenix have centered around Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza and the Capitol grounds.
• Theme & Message: The protest is expected to emphasize resistance to authoritarianism, defense of civil liberties, and opposition to policies perceived as undermining democratic checks and balances. Houston Chronicle+1
• Organizing Approach: Event organizers emphasize nonviolent participation, peaceful assembly, and strategic civil disobedience where legally appropriate. Houston Chronicle+1
• Logistics & Safety: Attendees will be advised to bring water, sun protection, comfortable footwear, and signage. Given Phoenix’s October climate, hydration and heat awareness will be important.
• Updates & Alerts: Last-minute route changes, permit notices, or safety updates may be posted by local chapters or national organizers; prospective participants should monitor No Kings-affiliated pages and local social media channels.

### Why It Matters Locally

Downtown Phoenix is a symbolic and practical center for state government, public spaces, and media presence. Holding a major protest there increases the chances of statewide visibility and press coverage, amplifying the messages generated. For past events, Phoenix protest sites drew thousands despite summer heat and remained largely peaceful. [Arizona Capitol Times+2https://www.azfamily.com+2](https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/06/14/phoenix-no-kings-rally-draws-thousands-of-peaceful-protesters-despite-extreme-heat/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
In addition, a strong downtown showing may help coordinate momentum with satellite protests in neighborhoods like Norterra and other parts of Phoenix, reinforcing a citywide network of resistance.