Thousands Gather in Bowling Green for Third No Kings Protest

The nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration continue to draw large crowds in Kentucky.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:25am

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A colorful, fragmented painting depicting a crowd of protesters marching with signs, the figures repeated in overlapping, geometric waves of vibrant colors, conceptually representing the dynamic energy and momentum of the No Kings movement.The energy and passion of the No Kings protest in Bowling Green captures the growing grassroots movement against the current administration's policies.Bowling Green Today

Over 1,500 protesters gathered in Bowling Green's Circus Square Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for the third No Kings march, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations against the actions of the Trump administration. The event, organized by local group SOKY Indivisible, featured chants, songs, and speeches from a diverse crowd of community members, students, and political candidates like Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Amy McGrath.

Why it matters

The No Kings protests have become a prominent voice of dissent against the current presidential administration, with millions participating in marches across the country. The large turnout in Bowling Green reflects the growing grassroots opposition to the administration's policies on issues like the war, immigration, and economic inequality.

The details

Estimates put the Bowling Green crowd between 1,500 and 2,000 people, with the march extending beyond a city block. Protesters chanted slogans, carried signs, and heard speeches from organizers like Cathy Severns of SOKY Indivisible, who criticized the administration's 'heartbreaking' actions and 'chipping away' at democracy. Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath also attended, urging protesters to vote as a way to 'check this reckless president'.

  • The third No Kings protest in Bowling Green took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Close to 40 No Kings rallies happened across Kentucky on the same day.
  • The first No Kings protest in Bowling Green was held last June, with a second event in October also drawing significant crowds.

The players

SOKY Indivisible

A local progressive group that organized the Bowling Green No Kings protest, part of a nationwide coalition of Indivisible chapters.

Amy McGrath

Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky, who attended the Bowling Green protest.

Cathy Severns

A coordinator with SOKY Indivisible who gave remarks criticizing the Trump administration's policies.

Elissa Moore

A Bowling Green resident who held a sign calling for President Trump's arrest.

Amy Miller

Elissa Moore's daughter, who expressed feeling a sense of community among the protesters.

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What they’re saying

“What's happened in the past 13-14 months is heartbreaking, we're spending money on war and corruption and taking money from the working people, we're widening the gap between the ultra-rich and the middle and lower classes.”

— Cathy Severns, Coordinator, SOKY Indivisible

“Patriots are standing up today for our democracy and saying enough is enough, we have a reckless president in the White House who is doing unconstitutional things right now and has been for the last year, and they're saying 'no, we're not accepting of this.'”

— Amy McGrath, Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate

“Being here with all these people and seeing we're standing up for what's right is so encouraging. We don't have to be mean and aggressive, we can be uplifting and joyful as a community.”

— Gwen May, Western Kentucky University Student

What’s next

The next major No Kings protest in Bowling Green is expected to take place in June 2026, marking the one-year anniversary of the initial march.

The takeaway

The sustained momentum of the No Kings protests in Bowling Green and across the nation demonstrates the depth of public opposition to the current administration's policies. While the demonstrations have been largely peaceful, they also reflect growing concerns about the state of American democracy and a desire among citizens to hold their leaders accountable.