Large crowd gathers in America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs for No Kings Protest 2.0
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Across the country, millions are participating in another round of 'No Kings' protests aimed at the current Trump Administration.
One of those protests took place here in Colorado Springs at America the Beautiful Park.
People in El Paso County came pouring in from east Cimarron Street and west Colorado Avenue, holding up signs and parading in costumes. All of which is part of the nationwide movement, which organizers say signifies our democracy.
While everyone gathered, the crowd listened to speeches by local leaders, danced to music, and embraced the overwhelming support from those around them.
Organizers of the event said that today's protest "aims to bring people together across El Paso County to stand for democracy, unity, and progress," adding that, "this event is part of a nationwide movement declaring that in America, we don’t do kings." The rally also included community workshops, voter registration, and more.
After meeting at America the Beautiful Park, the crowd marched around the downtown area of Colorado Springs. People walking the sidewalks were also surrounded by drivers in the streets who slowly drove alongside them, honking their horns and chanting.
On the other side of the aisle, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) said on social media in the days leading up to the nationwide protests that "We expect the Left’s 'Hate America' rallies tomorrow to be filled with angry rants and totally false narratives."
However, an organizer we spoke to says that could not be farther from the truth.
"I heard it being called the 'I Hate America' rally, and I think that it's the furthest thing from it. Moments like this in this collective group of people, we all love this country, and we love it enough that we want to work to make sure that it lives up to its potential," says Shawn Maddox, a 'No Kings' organizer.
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