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    People wave flags and hold signs as they protest against federal immigration operations in front of Los Angeles City Hall on June 11, 2025. Los Angeles City Hall will also be the site of the largest "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles on Saturday.
    People wave flags and hold signs as they protest against federal immigration operations in front of Los Angeles City Hall on June 11, 2025. Los Angeles City Hall will also be the site of the largest "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles on Saturday.

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    A series of demonstrations across the U.S. will take place on Saturday, including in many parts of Southern California.

    What are the “No Kings” protests? Dubbed the “No Kings” protests, they're organized by 50501, a national group that stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. The group has staged protests regularly against the policies of the Trump administration.

    Why Saturday? Saturday is Flag Day, and President Donald Trump is hosting a military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday. June 14 is also Trump’s 79th birthday, which is why the protests are falling on that day according to their website.

    Read on ... to find out where some of these protests are taking place in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

    A series of demonstrations across the U.S. will take place on Saturday, including in many parts of the Los Angeles region.

    What are the “No Kings” protests?

    Dubbed the “No Kings” protests, they're organized by 50501, a national group that stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. The group has staged protests regularly against the policies of the Trump administration.

    Why Saturday?

    Saturday is Flag Day, and President Donald Trump is hosting a military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday. June 14 is also Trump’s 79th birthday, which is why the protests are falling on that day, according to their website.

    Where are they happening in SoCal?

    Here’s a map of all No Kings events taking place nationally. Dozens of them are planned in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including at these locations:

    • Anaheim: 4 to 7:30 p.m. at La Palma Park
    • Beverly Hills: 2 to 4 p.m. at Beverly Garden Park
    • Culver City: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Culver City Hall
    • El Segundo: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the El Segundo sign, at Main Street and Imperial Highway
    • Glendale: 12 to 2 p.m. at Glendale City Hall
    • Huntington Beach: 12 to 2p.m. at the Huntington Beach Pier
    • Los Angeles: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Los Angeles City Hall
    • Pasadena: 2 to 4 p.m. at Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard 
    • Santa Monica: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Palisades Park
    • Torrance: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Torrance City Hall
    • Whittier: 2 to 5 p.m. at Whittier City Hall
    • West Hollywood: 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at West Hollywood Park

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