No Kings protest in Fort Worth this weekend: Road closures, event details
This story will be updated with each new North Texas rally location.
North Texas, including Fort Worth, will be part of the No Kings Coalition’s nationwide day of action this fall.
The coalition, which describes itself as a non-violent alliance of grassroots and national organizations, is preparing for its second coordinated “No Kings Day” event on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The movement first drew tens of thousands into the streets in June, staging marches and rallies in cities across the country.
Organizers say this weekend’s demonstrations are meant to send a louder message that “America has no kings” and that political power belongs to the people.
The effort comes as leaders warn of what they call authoritarian threats from President Donald Trump, from immigration enforcement to remarks about dictatorship.
Here’s what to know about the event.
When and where are North Texas No Kings protests?
Here are the North Texas times and locations:
- Arlington: 10 a.m. to noon at Arlington Sub Courthouse, 700 E. Abram St.
- Burleson: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Wells Fargo
- Carrollton: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 2600 Old Denton Road
- Dallas: Noon to 3 p.m. at Pacific Plaza, 401 N. Harwood St.
- Flower Mound: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Long Prairie Road and Cross Timbers Road
- Forney: 10 a.m. to noon, private address available with RSVP
- Fort Worth: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 501 W. 7th St.
- Frisco: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at FM 423 between Stonebrook Parkway and Main St.
- Garland: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., private address available with RSVP
- Granbury: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., private address available with RSVP
- Greenville: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of Kari Lane and Wesley St.
- Jacksboro: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 100 N. Main St.
- McKinney: Noon to 2 p.m. at 380 at 75, 2025 N Central Expy, on the NW right-of-way on HWY 380
- Plano: 10 a.m. to noon at the northeast corner of Preston and Parker Roads near Wells Fargo Bank
- Sherman: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., private address available with RSVP,
- Weatherford: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parker County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Sq.
So far, other No Kings protests are planned in Tyler, Marble Falls, San Antonio, Beaumont, Conroe, Kingwood, Austin, Corpus Christi and McAllen. A full list of protest locations can be found at this map.
Will roads be closed in Fort Worth for the No Kings protest?
Yes. The Fort Worth march will move through several downtown streets, prompting road closures and traffic delays throughout the afternoon.
Organizers say they’ve worked closely with police and city officials to ensure the event remains peaceful and safe.
In Fort Worth, the demonstration will start at Burk Burnett Park and move through several downtown streets. According to a city permit, the streets along the demonstration route will be closed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 for the march.
The demonstration route is as follows:
- 10th Street from Cherry Street to Lamar Street
- Lamar Street from 10th Street to 7th Street
- 7th Street onto Lamar Street
The march will stage at 10th and Lamar beginning at 11:45 a.m., start at noon, and end around 12:45 p.m. at 7th and Lamar.
The planned route covers about 1.3 miles, moving east on 10th to Throckmorton, north to 9th, east to Main, north to 4th, east to Commerce, north to 2nd, west to Taylor and south to 7th.
Streets along the route will reopen once participants clear the area. City officials advise drivers to expect delays near Downtown Fort Worth during the march.
What should participants expect at the rally?
All No Kings events follow a commitment to nonviolent action, according to the organization’s website.
“We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events.”
Organizers also noted that weapons of any kind, even those legally permitted, should not be brought to the demonstration. The day of action is expected to highlight civic engagement and unity across communities.
How are organizers ensuring safety?
Organizers say they’ve received threats of harm online in the days leading up to the march, following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus event in Utah.
The incident has sparked national concern about safety at public demonstrations and political gatherings.
Angela DeFelippo, an organizer with the Tarrant County Labor Council, said safety planning has been extensive in response.
“We’ve coordinated with the Fort Worth police department to make sure our spaces are as safe as possible,” she said. “Along the route, we’ll have extra guides and professional barricades so pedestrians can move safely.”
DeFelippo said threats made online have been reported to law enforcement and reviewed by the group’s police liaison, and said they are checking to make sure there are no shooting risks along the demonstration route.
“We’re doing everything in our power to make sure it’s safe for everybody and their families to come,” she said.
This story was originally published September 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM.
