Oregon is gearing up for another round of widespread protests this Saturday, June 14 — and this time, the message is simple: No Kings. The rallying cry is part of a massive nationwide day of action targeting former President Donald Trump, organized by groups like Indivisible, MoveOn, the ACLU, and more than a dozen others.
As reported by KGW News, the “No Kings” movement will take shape in more than 2,000 cities across the country, with Portland expected to be one of the biggest hotspots.
The date is no coincidence. While the U.S. Army is celebrating its 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. with a planned military parade, critics note the parade was added recently — just in time to line up with Trump’s 79th birthday. It’s a move many see as part of a broader pattern of authoritarian theatrics, and Saturday’s protests are being positioned as a direct rebuke.
According to KGW, organizers say the demonstrations are a response to what they describe as "increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies." In the past week, backlash has intensified over Trump’s ICE raids and his controversial move to seize control of the California National Guard, deploying 4,000 troops over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has taken legal action to challenge the order.
Here in Oregon, a sweeping list of protest locations spans from Portland to Forest Grove, Gresham to Canby — and even into southwest Washington. The flagship event will take place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, with satellite rallies across the region feeding into the central protest.
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🌊 Main Event: Portland Waterfront
- Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park
- Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Details: March through downtown from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by speeches and live music at the park.
- Groups attending: 50501 Portland, Indivisible Oregon, Extinction Rebellion PDX, Multnomah County Democrats, and more
Organizers are directing participants to gather near the Battleship Oregon Memorial and Salmon Street Springs, with some groups encouraging early meetups around 11:30 a.m.
🧭 Additional Oregon & SW Washington Protest Sites:
Southeast Portland
- Westmoreland Park, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Sign-waving on Tacoma Street overpass, followed by a ride on the MAX Orange Line to the main downtown rally.
Northeast Portland
- NE MLK & Grand, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
- Aims to fill one square mile of sidewalks from the Convention Center to Broadway.
Beaverton
- City Park, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- March to Town Hall and back, hosted by Indivisible Beaverton and Washington County Democrats.
Gresham
- City Hall, 10 a.m. – Noon
- Organized by Multnomah East Indivisible.
Hillsboro
- Shute Park, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tigard
- Universal Plaza & Hwy 99W, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Extends south toward Sherwood.
Clackamas
- Clackamas Town Center (east lot), Noon – 2 p.m.
Oregon City
- Berry Hill Shopping Center, 10 a.m. – Noon
Sandy
- Hwy 26 & Industrial Way, Noon – 2 p.m.
Canby
- Fred Meyer (1401 SE 1st Ave), Noon – 2 p.m.
Forest Grove
- Pacific Ave & 20th Place, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tanasbourne
- Tanasbourne Mall, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Newberg
- E. Portland Rd & S. River St, Noon – 2 p.m.
🌲 Across the River: SW Washington Joins In
Downtown Vancouver
- Vancouver Waterfront, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- A march along the river, distinct from past rallies held in Esther Short Park.
East Vancouver
- Gretchen Fraser Neighborhood Park, 10 a.m. – Noon
- Organized by Indivisible Greater Vancouver and MoveOn Clark County.
Salem
- Oregon State Capitol Park, Noon – 3 p.m.
- Hosted by a local Indivisible chapter.
From Portland’s bridges to Salem’s Capitol lawn, from sign-wavers in Canby to sidewalk activists in Northeast, Oregon is once again finding itself on the front lines of protest culture. And with tensions escalating nationally, it’s clear Saturday won’t just be about birthday cake or battlefield anniversaries.
Whether you're rallying for democracy, marching against ICE raids, or just observing the spectacle — one thing is certain: Oregon will be anything but quiet this weekend.
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📍 Story based on reporting from KGW News
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