In Oregon, members of the No Kings movement are organizing rallies across the state on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of what they call the second round of nationwide events. The movement’s first large-scale demonstration took place on June 14 of this year.
In June, the Portland-area protest drew an estimated 50,000 people, according to the city’s mayor. Organizers say the upcoming wave of demonstrations will again adhere to non-violent protocols, with instructions to de-escalate any confrontation and a prohibition on weapons at event sites.
The movement is backed by the 50501 Movement, which describes its mission as opposing what it perceives to be authoritarian practices and elevating democratic norms.
Oregon-specific details
- Events are slated across the state, including Southern Oregon cities like Ashland, Medford and Grants Pass, where organizers expect significant turn-out.
- In the Portland metro region there are roughly 30 planned events.
- In previous demonstrations, residents in such cities as Salem, Bend and Astoria were among participants.
What to know
- The movement frames the term “No Kings” as a symbolic rejection of concentrated executive power, invoking traditional American resistance to monarchical rule.
- Although the protests are national in scope, Oregon communities are playing an active role.
- Organizers stress peaceful participation; as always, local participants and law-enforcement will be watching how events unfold.
This Saturday’s gatherings will take place in public parks, on college campuses, and outside government buildings. In Portland, marches are expected to begin near Pioneer Courthouse Square before moving through downtown. In Salem, demonstrators plan to meet at the Capitol Mall for speeches, music, and voter-registration drives. Organizers say the goal is to create a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere while encouraging civic participation.
Local law enforcement agencies, including the Portland Police Bureau and Oregon State Police, have stated they will monitor the events but anticipate peaceful demonstrations. City officials in Eugene and Bend said they’ve been in contact with organizers to ensure safety plans are in place.
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The “No Kings” protests are part of a larger national movement scheduled in every U.S. state. While each event has its own local focus, the overall message emphasizes democracy, accountability, and citizens’ right to assemble.
