Minnesota to Host 'No Kings' Flagship Rally with Springsteen

Protest movement against authoritarianism to draw thousands to St. Paul amid tensions over immigration and federal crackdowns

Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:19pm

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Minnesota will host the flagship rally of the 'No Kings' protest movement on Saturday, with Bruce Springsteen set to perform his new song 'Streets of Minneapolis' honoring residents who stood up against a federal crackdown. The event in St. Paul is expected to draw over 100,000 people and feature other high-profile activists and politicians, as the nationwide protests spread to over 50 countries.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' movement has emerged as a powerful grassroots response to what organizers call 'authoritarianism' under the Trump administration, with a particular focus on immigration policies and federal interventions in local communities. The Minnesota rally is seen as a key moment for the movement, which has drawn millions to the streets across the U.S. over the past year.

The details

The 'No Kings' rally in St. Paul will feature a performance of Springsteen's new song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' which he wrote to honor local residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti who were killed during a federal crackdown. Organizers say the event could draw over 100,000 people, building on the 80,000 who attended last June's rally at the state capitol. Besides Springsteen, the lineup includes singer Joan Baez, actor Jane Fonda, and Senator Bernie Sanders.

  • The 'No Kings' protests are being held for the third time, with previous events in June and October 2025 drawing millions nationwide.
  • Springsteen composed 'Streets of Minneapolis' shortly after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti earlier this year.
  • The Minnesota rally is scheduled for this Saturday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary American rock musician who has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration and a supporter of the 'No Kings' protest movement.

Ezra Levin

A cofounder of Indivisible, the activist group spearheading the 'No Kings' protests, who says Minnesota was chosen as the flagship location due to the 'horrific, sadistic behavior' of the Trump administration there.

Renee Good

A Minneapolis resident who was killed during a federal crackdown, inspiring Springsteen to write the song 'Streets of Minneapolis.'

Alex Pretti

Another Minneapolis resident killed during the federal crackdown, also inspiring Springsteen's new song.

Bernie Sanders

A U.S. Senator from Vermont and a hero of the progressive movement, who will be speaking at the 'No Kings' rally in St. Paul.

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What they’re saying

“The No Kings movement is of great import right now. When you have the opportunity to sing something where the timing is essential and if you have something powerful to sing, it elevates the moment, it elevates your job to another level.”

— Bruce Springsteen

“At the same time, in the Twin Cities earlier this year, we saw some of the most inspiring, neighborly, brave organizing that we've seen anywhere in the country, and it serves as an inspiration to all of us.”

— Ezra Levin, Cofounder, Indivisible

What’s next

Springsteen will perform 'Streets of Minneapolis' again on Tuesday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis as he kicks off his 'Land of Hope & Dreams' American Tour.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings' rally in Minnesota represents a powerful grassroots movement against what protesters see as authoritarianism and the consolidation of power under the Trump administration. The event's national prominence and Springsteen's involvement highlight the growing resistance to the administration's policies, particularly around immigration and federal interventions in local communities.