Hundreds of Thousands Expected at No Kings 3 Protests Across Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration are planned across Michigan and the nation this Saturday, March 28, as part of the third wave of "No Kings" protests. Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of Michiganders to participate, building on what last year's demonstrations drew in the millions.

The rallies, which began in June 2025 with No Kings 1 and expanded to No Kings 2 in October 2025, are aimed at opposing Trump's policies on immigration enforcement, voting rights, economic issues, and his administration's escalating war with Iran.

What's Happening in Michigan

With more than 100 registered rallies and events statewide, organizers say it's shaping up to be the largest No Kings mobilization yet. Some are hoping it will be the largest national protest in U.S. history.

Grand Rapids — A sing-along event is planned from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave. NW in Grand Rapids, followed by a demonstration from 1-3 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle, 88 Monroe Ave. NW. The sing-along will feature protest songs and community participation before the march to the final destination.

Ann Arbor — A rally and march is planned outside the Federal Building at 200 E. Liberty St. in downtown Ann Arbor. Organizers plan to have a children's sign-making table set up at nearby Liberty Plaza from 1-2 p.m. before gathering at the Federal Building at 2 p.m. A rally with music and speakers is expected to last from 2:30-3 p.m. followed by marching to the University of Michigan campus area and back. There also will be a weekly "ICE Out" protest beginning at noon at the corner of Maple and Jackson roads, with a march to downtown at 1:30 p.m. to join with the rally.

Ypsilanti — A demonstration is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the farmers market at 16 S. Washington St.

Detroit — A rally is planned from 3-5 p.m. at Grand Circus Park, 2026 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, in addition to a rally from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Clark Park, 1130 Clark Ave.

Lansing — A rally is planned from noon to 4 p.m. at the Michigan State Capitol, 100 N. Capitol Ave.

Jackson — An 11 a.m. rally at Jackson's Horace Blackman Park off Michigan Avenue is expected to be followed by a march around noon.

Kalamazoo — A demonstration is planned from noon to 2 p.m. at 400 S. Drake Road in Kalamazoo.

Muskegon — From noon to 1:30 p.m. in Muskegon, organizers plan to have a march through downtown to Hackley Park for a short rally. A starting location is expected to be announced 48 hours prior.

Bay City — A demonstration is planned from 5-7 p.m. at the World Friendship Shell at Wenonah Park, 111 Center Ave., in Bay City.

Saginaw — A demonstration is planned from 7-9 p.m. outside the Saginaw County Courthouse, 111 S. Michigan Ave., in addition to a rally from 1-3 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Kroger at 4672 State St.

Flint — A Genesee County rally is planned from 1-2 p.m. but the address is unlisted and people are asked to sign up for more details.

Why People Are Marching

Organizers say the actions of Trump and his administration are escalating, while democratic institutions, civil rights and the very concept of the rule of law are under threat.

"We need to remember who we are," said Sherri Masson, a statewide organizer with the Indivisible movement against President Donald Trump. "Americans do not serve kings. We never have. We do not bow down to strongmen."

The protests come as lawmakers face a pending Senate vote related to ending the partial government shutdown. Advocacy groups, alongside labor and civil-rights organizations, have said the marches are meant to highlight concerns over immigration enforcement, voting rights, economic issues and other policies.

"We are united in our opposition to ICE. This agency must be defunded immediately," said Audrey Bourriaud, an organizer with We the People Dissent.

Masson also spoke about the personal impact of the administration's policies on families across Michigan.

"This is personal," she said. "Thousands of people in our state have family in Lebanon, Israel, the West Bank, Gaza — places where bombs are falling right now."

"People here are terrified and losing loved ones while politicians talk about collateral damage," Masson continued. "We do not sacrifice our sons and daughters because someone in power demands loyalty instead of accountability."

Record Participation Expected

Last year's No Kings 1 protests drew millions of participants, with No Kings 2 in October seeing even higher turnout. Organizers estimated more than 5 million people participated in No Kings 1, then over 7 million at No Kings 2. They're hoping to top that this weekend.

The interactive map at NoKings.org and mobilize.us/nokings allows people to find demonstrations near their ZIP codes.

What's at Stake

Organizers say the protests are about more than just policy disagreements. They argue that Trump's administration is playing with human lives, dragging the country into unnecessary conflicts, and threatening the democratic institutions that Americans have fought to protect throughout history.

"One of the oldest tricks of tyranny is fear — scare people, divide them, convince that obedience is patriotism and silence is safety," Masson said. "And once again, that trick is being used."

The demonstrations also highlight opposition to the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, with organizers calling for the immediate defunding of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

People interested in finding a demonstration near them can visit NoKings.org, which has an interactive map that lets users enter their ZIP code to see local events. A separate map is also available at mobilize.us/nokings/map/.

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