At 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, the sun was bright, and the weather was already hot as Palm Desert’s “No Kings” demonstration began, one of at least five scheduled in the Coachella Valley.
Thousands of protesters were posted along Highway 111 and Monterey Avenue, stretching westward in front of the chain stores that populate the area. The crowd’s energy remained high as passengers in passing vehicles waved hands, signs and flags out windows or sun roofs while blaring their horns in appreciation and solidarity.
“No Kings” organizers estimated some 8 million protesters came out across the country.
Here are some photos from Palm Desert protest.
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I attended this and the other No Kings protests in Palm Desert. Great coverage. I would like to add a shout out to local organizer Christine M. who shows up every Sunday at the same location to lead the weekly local demonstrations that allow citizens to exercise their First Amendment rights.