Thousands of 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28. Here's where, when in Oklahoma.

Thousands of  "No Kings" protests  against President Donald Trump and his administration are planned for March 28 around the U.S., including  more than 15 in Oklahoma .

Organizers say the purpose of the nationwide movement is to protest in the wake of rising costs, an ongoing war in Iran and other ongoing tensions nationwide. Currently, more than 3,000 local events are planned nationwide for March 28, making this the largest iteration of the protest.

Previous "No Kings" protests were held on June 14, 2025, which coincided with Trump's birthday and a military parade for the Army's 250th anniversary, and on Oct. 18, 2025, which broke the U.S. record for the largest single-day protest in America, with more than 7 million participants nationwide.

The events have attracted thousands to protest in Oklahoma City, even in the rain.

"This unprecedented mobilization is the American people saying NO to President Trump's violent, inhumane treatment of our immigrant neighbors, attacks on our freedom of speech and voting rights, and the weaponization of the federal government. The best way to defend our freedoms is to act free —now more than ever. See you on March 28th," said Deirdre Schifeling, Chief Political and Advocacy Officer for the American Civil Liberties Union.

What are the No Kings Day protests in the U.S.?

The "No Kings" protests draw their name from the idea that the United States doesn't have kings — a reference to  Trump's own language about himself  and his administration's efforts to drastically expand presidential powers.

The goal of the March 28 protests is to show "this country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants,"  organizers wrote on the No Kings website .

In particular, organizers said they are protesting the Trump administration's  widespread crackdown on immigration , including  violent arrests  by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in American cities.

Organizers also have said the protests are meant to be nonviolent and discouraged bringing weapons of any kind.

Why is it called 'No Kings'?

The name "No Kings" comes from the organizers' belief that Trump is  acting like a monarch  rather than the leader of a democracy.

"America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people,"  their website  says.

Who is organizing 'No Kings' protests?

Indivisible , a nonprofit coalition of political action groups, is organizing No Kings Day, along with Public Citizen, a nonprofit public consumer advocacy organization.

In addition, other hosting organizations include long-standing activism groups like MoveOn, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Human Rights Campaign and Working Families Power, along with multiple unions and grassroots groups like 50501 that have formed since Election Day 2024. 

Is it safe to go? Are there counterprotests?

Congressional Republicans have previously claimed  that protests will be full of "antifa" and are "hate-America" rallies.

Rally organizers told USA TODAY they expect the crowds to peacefully celebrate their First Amendment right to protest. Local organizers were required to undergo crowd safety and de-escalation training.

Protests led by these same organizers over the past year, including the June 14 and Oct. 18 rallies, have been peaceful.

Where are 'No Kings' protests near me in Oklahoma?

According to the  No Kings website , Oklahoma events on March 28 are currently planned in:

• Ardmore : 1 - 3 p.m. at Central Park

• Durant : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1119 W Main St.

• Enid : 1 - 4 p.m. at Champlin Park

• Grove : noon - 2 p.m. at the intersection of S Main Street and W 18th Street

• Idabel : 9 a.m. to noon at the intersection of SE Washington and Central Avenue

• Lawton : 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Shepler Square Park

• Madill : noon to 3 p.m. at 207 1st St.

• McAlester : 2 - 4 p.m. at Tandy Town

• Miami : 1 - 3 p.m. The location is private; be sure to RSVP

• Muskogee : noon to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Chicago Street and W Shawnee Bypass

• Norman :3:30 - 6 p.m. at Legacy Park

• Oklahoma City :1 - 4 p.m. in Downtown Oklahoma City

• Ponca City : 1 - 4 p.m. at N 5th Street and E Highland Avenue

• Shawnee : 9 a.m. to noon. The location is private; be sure to RSVP.

• Stillwater : 11 a.m. to noon at Strickland Park Parking Lot

• Tahlequah : 1 - 2:30 p.m. The location is private; be sure to RSVP

• Tulsa:There are three different protests currently listed in Tulsa. Dream Keepers from 1 - 3 p.m.; 918Brigade from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; outside Best Buy from 3 to 5 p.m.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: 'No Kings' protests set for March 28 nationwide. See Oklahoma list, map