‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests are planned all across Texas. See when and where
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- There will be a large parade in D.C. June 14 honoring the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.
- Protesters plan 'No Kings Day' events nationwide to oppose Trump's policies.
- There will be multiple 'No Kings Day' events in Texas June 14, including in North Texas.
Saturday, June 14, holds a lot of significance this year.
June 14 is Flag Day, the anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army and also President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. This year, Trump’s administration will mark the occasion with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
In response, scores of “No Kings Day” demonstrations are planned across America June 14 to protest Trump and his administration’s policies.
What’s happening in Washington, D.C., on June 14?
The U.S. Army’s Grand Military Parade in Washington, D.C., June 14 will feature approximately 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles and 50 helicopters, The Associated Press reported.
About half of the military vehicles used in the parade are from Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in Texas, according to the U.S. Army. These vehicles include the M1A2 Abrams battle tanks, which weigh around 70 tons each.
“This historic celebration will feature powerful displays of patriotism, including flyovers, military vehicles, living history reenactments and moving tributes to the courage, sacrifice and commitment of our men and women in uniform,” organizers said on the America250 website.
Also in store: Fireworks, a demonstration by the Army’s Golden Knights Parachute team and a concert with country music performers, according to Axios.
Trump is expected to speak at the event.
Why are people protesting President Trump?
Critics have questioned Trump’s decision to throw an expensive military parade at a time when service members, veterans and their families are being affected by cuts to federal programs and services.
This year’s parade is expected to cost between $25 million and $45 million. U.S. Army officials said in May the parade could cause up to $16 million in damage to D.C. streets — a figure that is already factored into the cost of the parade, according to NBC.
“The money spent on this parade could fund care for thousands of homeless veterans or preserve hundreds of jobs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,” Allison McManus, Center for American Progress managing director of national security and international policy, wrote in a Thursday, June 5 article.
This parade will be the first time in more than 30 years that troops paraded in D.C. The last time was in 1991, when President George H.W. Bush honored Gulf War servicemembers in the largest military procession since World War II.
What is No Kings Day?
Organizers say No Kings Day is a “nationwide day of defiance.” It’s expected to be the largest single-day protest since Trump returned to office.
“In America, we don’t do kings,” the banner text on the group’s website states.
“The ‘No Kings’ mobilization is a direct response to Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there’s no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools,” a news release on the group’s website says.
Several grassroots political organizations — including 50501, Indivisible and Stand Up America — are joining forces June 14 in protest.
No Kings hasn’t scheduled any protests for Washington, D.C. because No Kings wants to highlight activism everywhere else, according to its website:
“Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption.”
Where are No Kings events planned in Texas?
Dozens of No Kings protests are scheduled for June 14 in Texas, including in Austin, Houston and San Antonio.
North Texas protests include:
- Arlington: 10 a.m. to noon at Arlington Sub Courthouse, 700 E. Abram St.
- Burleson: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at 100 NW John Jones Dr.
- 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 Rd.
- Fort Worth: Noon to 2 p.m. at Burk Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St.
- Frisco: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. at FM 423 and 155 Old Newman Road
- McKinney: 10 a.m.-noon, on the north side of Hwy. 380, west of Hwy. 75, 2025 N. Central Expressway
- Weatherford: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Parker County Courthouse
Other No Kings protests are planned in Athens, Greenville, Kaufman, Sanger, Sherman and Stephenville. A full list of No Kings protests is at nokings.org. See a list of roads that could possibly be impacted in Fort Worth and Arlington here.
McClatchy’s California Service Journalism Team Editor Sarah Linn contributed to this report.
This story was originally published June 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM with the headline "‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests are planned all across Texas. See when and where."
