Thousands Gather for No Kings Protests Across Detroit

Demonstrations against President Trump's policies draw large crowds in multiple locations.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Detroit on Saturday, March 28 for a series of 'No Kings' rallies against the policies and actions of President Donald Trump. The demonstrations, which were part of a broader wave of similar protests across Michigan and the U.S., drew crowds to locations including the border of Detroit and Grosse Pointe, Clark Park, and Grand Circus Park.

Why it matters

The No Kings protests reflect growing grassroots opposition to the Trump administration among activists in Detroit and across the state of Michigan, a key battleground in the 2024 presidential election. The rallies also highlight concerns about the administration's foreign policy, including the ongoing tensions with Iran.

The details

Protesters gathered at three main locations in Detroit on March 28: on Mack Avenue between Cadieux and Neff roads on the border of Detroit and Grosse Pointe, at Clark Park from 12-3:30pm, and at Grand Circus Park from 3-5pm. Organizers said the demonstrations were intended to be the largest No Kings protests in Michigan so far, building on prior mass actions in the state.

  • The first protest started around 11am on Mack Avenue between Cadieux and Neff roads.
  • The Clark Park rally was scheduled from 12-3:30pm.
  • The Grand Circus Park rally ran from 3-5pm.

The players

No Kings

A grassroots activist movement opposed to the policies and actions of President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The 46th President of the United States, whose administration's policies and actions have drawn significant criticism from the No Kings movement.

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What they’re saying

“Similar protests took place across Michigan and the U.S. on Saturday. Organizers hoped Saturday's protests would be the biggest No Kings demonstration so far.”

— Tanya Wildt, Reporter

The takeaway

The large turnout and widespread nature of the No Kings protests in Detroit highlight the depth of opposition to the Trump administration among grassroots activists in Michigan, a state that could play a pivotal role in the 2024 presidential election.