Thousands Expected at 'No Kings' Protest in Eureka

Demonstrations planned across Humboldt County as part of nationwide anti-Trump rallies

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:08pm

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Thousands are expected to gather in Eureka, California on Saturday for the third 'No Kings' protest, part of a nationwide push against the policies of President Donald Trump. Organizers say over 3,000 similar events are planned across the country, predicting it will be the largest protest in U.S. history. Demonstrations are also scheduled in several other Humboldt County communities.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' movement began in response to Trump ordering a military parade on his birthday and has since expanded to protest a range of the administration's actions, including the war in Iran and the deployment of ICE agents in airports. The Eureka protests have drawn thousands in the past, with organizers highlighting concerns over constitutional liberties and the future of the country under the current presidency.

The details

Protesters will gather from 12-2 p.m. outside the Humboldt County Superior Court, with organizer AJ expecting 2-4,000 people to attend. The event will feature poetry, speakers, and musical acts, as well as food and fundraising drives. Organizers have trained safety marshals to manage interactions with potential counter-protesters and keep people off the roads. Previous Eureka protests have seen some arrests, including one man allegedly brandishing a chemical agent.

  • The first 'No Kings' protest was in response to Donald Trump ordering a military parade on his birthday.
  • The third 'No Kings' protest in Eureka is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2026 from 12-2 p.m.

The players

AJ

A 50501 organizer who provided a nickname to avoid getting doxxed.

Indivisible Trinidad

A group that is part of the nationwide 'No Kings' protest movement and is organizing a march and rally in Trinidad, California.

Ted Pease

A spokesperson for Indivisible Trinidad who expects around 100 people to show up for the protest in Trinidad.

Rachel Sollom

A spokesperson for the Eureka Police Department who said commanders and the police chief will be on scene for the Eureka protest.

Brian Stephens

The Eureka Police Chief who will be on scene for the protest.

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What they’re saying

“We want people to just come and protest anything and everything that Trump is doing that makes him a king, that makes him a tyrant, that makes him a dictator, that makes him a fascist.”

— AJ, 50501 organizer

“Every day is a new atrocity in this administration. There's nothing happy about that. But these are optimists, and they don't turn out to say what they think at a protest if they weren't hopeful they could make a difference.”

— Ted Pease, Spokesperson for Indivisible Trinidad

What’s next

Eureka police say commanders and the police chief will be on scene to monitor the protest on Saturday.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings' protests highlight the deep concerns many Americans have about the current presidential administration and its policies, with organizers hoping the nationwide demonstrations will send a strong message about protecting constitutional liberties and the future of the country.