Photos of the Week: No Kings Day Dance Party Gallery
Amherst's No Kings Dance Party. Kendrick Park, June 14, 2025. Photo: Audrey Falkner
On Saturday, June 14, more than 1,200 people convened at Kendrick Park, joining millions nationwide to protest what organizers and attendees called the unlawful and immoral actions of the Trump administration. The demonstration, known as No Kings Day, was one of nearly two thousand held across all 50 states, coordinated by a coalition of over 200 progressive groups, including Indivisible and 50501. Turnout nationwide was estimated to be between 4-6 million people or 1.2 -1.8% of the American population.
Unlike traditional protests, the Amherst event was structured as a dance party – billed as an inclusive, joyful act of defiance where people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds could come together in celebration, solidarity and shared purpose. Music filled Kendrick Park in downtown Amherst as attendees danced, laughed, and held signs, turning political dissent into a community-wide affirmation of shared values.
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Amherst’s No Kings Dance Party. Kendrick Park, June 14, 2025. Videos: Audrey Falkner
