A second No Kings rally and march is set to take place in downtown Montrose on Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of a nationwide day of protest organized by the progressive Indivisible movement and its partner organizations.
According to a news release from Montrose–Ouray County Indivisible, the local event will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Centennial Plaza, 434 S. 1st Street, and will include speakers, music, and a peaceful march through downtown. Participants are encouraged to attend in costume “as their favorite hero that fights for democracy,” and organizers emphasize that no weapons of any kind—including those legally permitted—should be brought to the event.
The rally is one of more than 2,100 No Kings actions planned nationwide, part of what organizers describe as a growing movement opposing “authoritarianism and power grabs” under former President Donald Trump.
“In America, we are united against kings,” said Holly Speaks, local Indivisible group leader, in the release. “President Trump has openly said he wants a third term and is already acting like a monarch — seizing control of Washington D.C., threatening other cities, and using federal forces against his own people. But the American people don’t bow to kings.”
The October event follows Montrose’s first No Kings march on June 14, when an estimated 2,500 people filled Centennial Plaza and marched through downtown as part of a nationwide day of action. The demonstration was one of the largest political gatherings in Montrose’s history, with attendees carrying signs and flags calling for the defense of democracy and the rule of law.
Organizers described that day as “peaceful but powerful,” emphasizing nonviolence and civic unity. Local law enforcement reported no incidents, and the event drew participants from across Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties.
The upcoming Oct. 18 rally is being promoted as the next step in that movement, “channeling that energy into yet another coordinated, peaceful mobilization,” according to the Indivisible release
A Nationwide Coalition
The No Kings campaign is backed by a broad coalition of national organizations, including the League of Women Voters, ACLU, Women’s March, National Nurses United, MoveOn, Human Rights Campaign, and SEIU, among others.
All No Kings events share a commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety, the release said. Local organizers have received de-escalation training and are working with partners to ensure a peaceful event.
For more information, a full list of participating cities, or to sign up for updates, visit NoKings.org.
