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Protesters cross Kentucky Street during a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Demonstrators gathered at Watson Park on Saturday for Lawrence’s third No Kings rally protesting the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration.

The No Kings rallies have taken place across the nation throughout Trump’s second term, and thousands of people participated in the Lawrence gatherings in June and October of last year.

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Protesters gather in Watson Park for the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters head to Watson Park for the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters fill Watson Park for a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters wave to cars on Sixth Street during a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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A protester dressed as a bald eagle attends a No Kings rally in Watson Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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A protester plays drums in Watson Park during a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters fill both sides of Sixth Street during a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters wave to cars along Sixth Street during a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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A protester speaks into a megaphone in Watson Park during a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters attend a No Kings rally in Watson Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Matt Beat a local YouTuber and activist attends the No Kings protest at Watson Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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A protester’s sign is held high during a No Kings rally in Watson Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters gather in Watson Park for a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters blow bubbles during a No Kings rally in Watson Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Protesters line Kentucky Street on Saturday, March 28, 2026, during a No Kings rally.

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A protester plays guitar in Watson Park during a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026.