Santa Barbara residents, on Saturday, June 14, will join the No Kings Protest, which is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Donald Trump returned to office, according to event organizer Indivisible Santa Barbara.

“The mass, nationwide protest is aimed at rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy,” Indivisible Santa Barbara said.

The local community rally for area residents, community leaders, and local organizations starts at 10:30 a.m. on Cabrillo Boulevard between Calle Cesar Chavez and Castillo Street.

Protesters will gather on the beach side of Cabrillo Boulevard to create a human chain stretching along the sidewalk from Calle Cesar Chavez to Castillo Street and beyond.

At the conclusion of the demonstration, participants can join the Juneteenth celebration at Plaza Del Mar Park.

“The No Kings mobilization is a direct response to Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there’s no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools,” Indivisible Santa Barbara said.

“Across all 50 states, communities will gather to declare: the president is not a king,” the group said. “No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism, and show the world what democracy really looks like.”

“Trump thinks his rule is absolute, but we’re here to push back,” said Ian Paige, a member of the Indivisible Santa Barbara team that is organizing the No Kings event. “He’s defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and now he’s forcing the military to celebrate him in a North Korean style military parade.

“Enough is enough. For anyone who thinks he’s gone too far, this protest is for you.”

All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety, Indivisible Santa Barbara said.

Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.

For a full list of events, visit www.NoKings.org.