(WFRV) – Organizers with the “No Kings” movement are planning some 1,500 demonstrations across the country to protest the upcoming military parade Saturday.
On the ‘No Kings’ website, there are over 50 protests planned all across the state for Saturday, June 14. Locations range from Superior all the way to the southern border of Wisconsin in Twin Lakes.
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Police in Madison posted on their Facebook page saying Saturday will be a ‘very busy day downtown.’
The No Kings protest in Green Bay is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. at Leicht Memorial Park, according to the event.
In addition to the scheduled protests, there is no shortage of events happening in Green Bay on Saturday. The 49th annual Bellin Run is scheduled for Saturday in Green Bay, as well as Titletown Movie Night.
No Kings does not have a protest or event scheduled in Appleton. The city is scheduled to host the annual Flag Day Parade.
Protest organizers have framed the move as a rejection of the military parade, which will mark the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army as well as the 79th birthday of President Trump.
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According to The Hill, the No Kings protests are being coordinated by a wide coalition of progressive groups, although anyone can sign up to host their own event with the movement. Partners include the American Federation of Teachers, Public Citizen and Indivisible.
Local 5 will update this story if more details are released.
