Thousands of protesters on 4th Street at Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march.

The No Kings March Brings 100,000 to Downtown, October 2025

Sen. Tina Smith and AG Keith Ellison spoke at the October 18 No Kings march drawing 100,000 to Nicollet Mall

October 2025 · 50 photographs

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Mary’s bar and restaurant in Uptown at night, with purple exterior lights and diners visible inside.View full post: Maris Uptown At Night
October 2, 2025 — Mari's Uptown bar on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Video ad in a McDonald’s window at nightView full post: McDoinald’s reflection at Daisys, Uptown
October 2, 2025 — TVs inside of Daisys Bar on Lagoon Avenue with Mcdonald's sign reflected in the window.
Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night, with traffic and a marquee for Lecrae.View full post: Uptown Theater Marquee Advertising Lecrae on Hennepin Avenue
October 2, 2025 — Uptown Theater in Minneapolis is shown at night with its vertical neon sign illuminated above Hennepin Avenue traffic. The theater marquee advertises a Lecrae performance scheduled for October 4 at 6:30 p.m
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis silhouetted against a pink and purple sunset sky.View full post: Pink Sunset Over the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
October 5, 2025 — The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis spans Hiawatha Avenue beneath a pink and purple sunset sky. The cable-stayed pedestrian and bicycle bridge carries trail traffic over the highway and light-rail corridor on the city’s east side. In this view, the bridge’s curved deck and protective fencing are silhouetted against the evening clouds, with a person visible on the span.
The Lowry on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis behind road construction barriers at night.View full post: The Lowry’s Neon Sign on Hennepin Avenue at Night
October 5, 2025 — The Lowry restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night behind a roadside construction zone.
Shane Anderson mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a brick wall.View full post: MLK Quote Painted on an Uptown Minneapolis Alley Mural
October 5, 2025 — A mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis covers a brick wall with colorful graffiti-style lettering, cartoon figures, and a hand-painted Martin Luther King Jr. quote reading, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” The work is identified as a mural by Shane Anderson and appears in a commercial alley.
Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after street reconstruction, with new sidewalk and bike lane.View full post: Spectacle Shoppe Storefront at Night on Hennepin Avenue
October 5, 2025 — The Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night after the street reconstruction.
Pro-Palestinian march in downtown Minneapolis with flags and illuminated “FIGHT 4 GAZA” letters.View full post: “Fight 4 Gaza” Illuminated Signs Lead Minneapolis March
October 7, 2025 — A pro-Palestinian march moves through downtown Minneapolis on October 7, 2025, with participants carrying Palestinian flags, protest signs, and illuminated letters spelling “FIGHT 4 GAZA.” The march took place on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel and drew crowds calling for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian marchers in downtown Minneapolis with a sign reading “End All U.S. Aid to Israel.”View full post: “End All U.S. Aid to Israel” Sign at Gaza Protest March
October 7, 2025 — Pro-Palestinian marchers in downtown Minneapolis carry a sign reading “End All U.S. Aid to Israel” during an evening protest on October 7, 2025. Palestinian flags and keffiyehs are visible among the crowd, and several adults are accompanied by children. The march was held on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, with participants calling for an end to U.S. support for Israel and for the war in Gaza.
Marchers with a large Palestinian flag in downtown Minneapolis during an October 7, 2025 protest for Gaza.View full post: Nighttime Gaza Solidarity March Through Downtown Minneapolis
October 7, 2025 — Marchers carry a large Palestinian flag through downtown Minneapolis during an evening protest on October 7, 2025. The crowd holds signs and banners including “Fight 4 Gaza” and “Labor for Palestine” as it moves along a light-rail corridor. Organizers described the march as marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel and calling for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Pillsbury A-Mill on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with its rooftop flour sign above the former mill complex.View full post: Pillsbury’s Best Flour Sign at Sunset Along the Mississippi River
October 10, 2025 — The Pillsbury A-Mill stands on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with its rooftop “Pillsbury’s Best Flour” sign visible above the former milling complex. Completed in 1881, the mill was a major part of the flour industry that grew around nearby St. Anthony Falls, where water power drove large-scale grain processing. The brick industrial buildings are seen alongside newer residential towers and the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, showing the mix of historic industry, research facilities, and redevelopment along the riverfront.
State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis advertising Purple Rain pre-Broadway performances.View full post: “Purple Rain” Marquee at the State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue
October 16, 2025 — The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays marquee and window advertising for Purple Rain. Signage on the theater facade and the skyway announces that pre-Broadway performances begin October 16.
Gigli THC drink ads in windows of the CRAVE building on Hennepin Avenue, downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Gigli THC Drink Ads in the Windows of Crave
October 16, 2025 — Gigli THC Drinks advertisements cover several street-level windows of the Crave restaurant building on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.
Airplane towing a Paul McCartney concert banner over downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium.View full post: Plane Tows Paul McCartney Concert Banner Over Minneapolis
October 17, 2025 — A small airplane tows a banner advertising Paul McCartney’s Oct. 17, 2025, concert at U.S. Bank Stadium over downtown Minneapolis. Photograph taken about an hour before the doors opened.
American and Trump 2024 Vance flags on a downtown Minneapolis condo balcony during the No Kings protest.View full post: Trump-Vance Flags on a Downtown Minneapolis Balcony During No Kings
October 18, 2025 — An American flag and a “Trump 2024 Vance” flag hang from a high-rise condominium balcony in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The balcony was across from U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of people gathered that day as part of the nationwide No Kings protests.
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold Melissa Hortman and “Freedom and Justice for All” signs during a No Kings march.View full post: Melissa Hortman Memorial Sign at the No Kings March
October 18, 2025 — Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold signs reading “In Honor of Our Beloved Hero Melissa Hortman” and “Freedom and Justice for All” during the nationwide “No Kings” protest on October 18, 2025. American flags and additional anti-Trump signs are visible in the crowd.
Protester with a backpack sign offering water and supplies in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest.View full post: Backpack Sign Offers Water, Snacks, and “Hope” at No Kings March
October 18, 2025 — A protester in downtown Minneapolis wears a backpack sign offering supplies during the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The handwritten sign reads, “This Person Has Water to share,” and lists trash bags, snacks and candy, and “hope,” with some items also written in Spanish.
No Kings protesters at S 4th St and Portland Ave in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.View full post: “Science Not Silence” Crowd Near South 4th Street at No Kings Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — No Kings protesters fill the area near South 4th Street and Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The crowd holds handmade signs and U.S. flags during a large anti-Trump march through the city center. Organizers said 100,000 people participated in the downtown protest.
Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reads “Are we great yet? ’Cause I just feel embarrassed” during a No Kings march.View full post: “Are We Great Yet?” Sign at Minneapolis “No Kings” March
October 18, 2025 — A protest sign reading “Are we great yet? ’Cause I just feel embarrassed” is held above a crowd in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The image was made during the local “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide day of anti-Trump demonstrations.
Inflatable frog costumes and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.View full post: “Democracy Over Fascism” Signs at No Kings Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Protesters fill downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings” protest, with handmade signs, small American flags, and inflatable frog costumes visible above the crowd.
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march, with a “Don’t let him break America” sign in front.View full post: “Don’t Let Him Break America” Sign at No Kings Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Protesters fill downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings” protest, with a participant in the foreground holding a sign reading “Don’t let him break America.” Visible signs reference President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement, and other national political issues that drew thousands to the march.
Protest signs in downtown Minneapolis read “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” and “ICE Agents: The Real Terrorists.”View full post: “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” Sign at No Kings Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025 include messages reading “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” and “ICE Agents: The Real Terrorists.”
Protesters with American flags and signs in downtown Minneapolis during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025.View full post: Crowd with Flags and Signs at No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Inflatable unicorn and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.View full post: Upside-Down “No America” Flag at No Kings Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Signs visible that read "Antifascist? Now I get it. I'm Woke!". The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reading “Prison Without Due Process Is a Concentration Camp” at No Kings rally.View full post: “Prison Without Due Process” Sign at No Kings March
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Signs reading "Prison Without Due Process Is A Concentration Camp" The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Protester in downtown Minneapolis wearing a large anti-Trump No Kings sign hat during an October 18, 2025 march.View full post: Stacked “Master Puppet” Hat Signs at No Kings Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold anti-Trump signs during a “No Kings” march on October 18, 2025.
Protester with sign reading “I hate fascists like I love my wife: endlessly” at a No Kings protest in Minneapolis.View full post: “I Hate Fascists Like I Love My Wife: Endlessly” Sign at No Kings March
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Protester holding up a sign that reads "I HATE FASCISTS LIKE I LOVE MY WIFE. ENDLESSLY" The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.View full post: Tina Smith Speaks at the No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The event drew thousands of participants in central Minneapolis.
Protester holding a “FUCK ICE” skateboard in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.View full post: “Fight Truth Decay” Sign at No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. A young protester holds up a skateboard with "FUCEK ICE" written on the grip. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Keith Ellison Addresses Crowd at No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Protester holds a “Joker No Kings” sign at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: “Joker” King of Spades Sign at No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — A protester holds a hand-painted anti-Trump sign reading “Joker No Kings” during the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. The Minneapolis rally was part of a nationwide day of protests organized under the “No Kings” name.
Big Bird puppet above protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march on October 18, 2025.View full post: Big Bird and Giant Puppet Heads at No Kings Minneapolis March
October 18, 2025 — Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during the nationwide No Kings march. In the crowd, oversized puppets including Big Bird and caricature figures rise above handmade anti-Trump signs and American flags. The march drew thousands to the city center as part of coordinated demonstrations held across the United States.
Protester with “Mark of the Beast” sign in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.View full post: “Mark of the Beast” Cap Sign at Minneapolis “No Kings” March
October 18, 2025 — A protester in downtown Minneapolis holds a hand-drawn sign depicting a red cap with the biblical quotation “And they shall wear the Mark of the Beast upon their foreheads” during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest on October 18, 2025.
Thousands of protesters near U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march, October 18, 2025.View full post: No Kings March Crowd Beneath U.S. Bank Stadium
October 18, 2025 — Thousands of protesters march through downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025, during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest. The crowd fills multiple downtown streets and intersections, with signs and flags visible below the stadium and surrounding buildings. Organizers estimated attendance at about 100,000 people.
Thousands of protesters on 4th Street at Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march.View full post: Aerial View of the No Kings March Through Downtown Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Protesters seen here filling the streets of Downtown Minneapolis. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Marchers with a No Kings Twin Cities banner in downtown Minneapolis during a protest on October 18, 2025.View full post: “Where Are the Epstein Files?” Sign at No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Marchers carry a “No Kings Twin Cities” banner in downtown Minneapolis during a nationwide No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The front banner identifies participating groups including Indivisible Twin Cities, 50501 Minnesota, Women’s March Minnesota, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the October 18, 2025 No Kings march, holding anti-Trump signs.View full post: “Honor Democracy” and “No Kings” Signs at Minneapolis March
October 18, 2025 — Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd carries handmade signs criticizing Donald Trump and opposing authoritarianism, with messages including “Humanity for All,” “Say No,” and “Trump would be so mad if he could read these signs.”
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis at a No Kings protest on October 18, 2025, holding signs and a chicken costume.View full post: Giant Chicken Costume at No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd holds handmade signs criticizing President Donald Trump and his policies, including immigration enforcement, tariffs, and civil rights, while one participant wears a large chicken costume.
Handmaids and protesters march in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.View full post: Handmaid’s Tale Costumes Lead Marchers at No Kings Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a local “No Kings” rally held as part of a nationwide day of protest. In the foreground, participants dressed as handmaids from The Handmaid’s Tale walk among a large crowd carrying anti-authoritarian and pro-democracy signs.
Protester in dinosaur costume at a No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis, holding a “NO REX BUT T. REX” sign.View full post: “No Rex But T. Rex” Sign at No Kings March in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — A protester wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume marches in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The marcher holds a pink sign reading “NO REX BUT T. REX,” while other participants nearby carry signs including “LONG LIVE DEMOCRACY!”.
Protesters in Minneapolis carry signs including a "Baby Trump" message and a shark costume during a No Kings march against President Trump on October 18, 2025.View full post: “Baby Trump” Sign and Shark Costume at Minneapolis Protest
October 18, 2025 — Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump and his policies. In the foreground, one participant carries a “Baby Trump” sign beside a person in a shark costume, while other signs in the crowd reference immigration and opposition to ICE.
A protester holds a sign reading "This teacher is putting Trump in time out" during the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.View full post: “This Teacher Is Putting Trump in Time Out” Sign at No Kings Protest
October 18, 2025 — A protester in downtown Minneapolis holds a sign reading “This teacher is putting Trump in time out” during the nationwide “No Kings!” protest on October 18, 2025. The event drew thousands to the city center as part of coordinated protests held in multiple U.S. cities.
Protesters holding signs gather on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath a parking ramp displaying "No Kings" and "We the People" banners.View full post: “No Kings” Banners Hang Over Marquette Avenue in Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 — Protesters gather at Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025, during a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The crowd fills the street beneath a downtown parking ramp, where large banners reading “No Kings” and “We the People” hang from the structure.
Protesters gather on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath banners reading "NO KINGS TWIN CITIES" and "WE THE PEOPLE" during an October 18, 2025 demonstration.View full post: “No Kings” Banners Hang Over Marchers on Marquette Avenue
October 18, 2025 — Protesters gather at Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath a parking ramp displaying large banners reading “NO KINGS TWIN CITIES” and “WE THE PEOPLE” on October 18, 2025. The banners overlook a crowded street march with handmade anti-Trump signs and American flags during the local “No Kings” protest. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of protest.
A large inflatable yellow chicken with protest signs reading "I don't give a cluck how we get rid of him" at a No Kings march in Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.View full post: “I Don’t Give a Cluck” Sign at the No Kings Protest
October 18, 2025 — An inflatable yellow chicken and anti-Trump protest signs are shown in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. The protest sign reads “I don’t give a cluck how we get rid of him.” The protest was part of a nationwide day of action opposing Donald Trump.
Thousands of protesters gather in a downtown Minneapolis plaza during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025.View full post: No Kings March Passes The 365 on Nicollet Mall
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Organizers say they think 100,000 attended the protests that may have been the largest in American history. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Cyclists and pedestrians on the Midtown Greenway beneath the Uptown Transit Station in Minneapolis.View full post: Fall Color Along the Midtown Greenway Beneath Uptown Station
October 27, 2025 — The Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis passes beneath the Uptown Transit Station as a Metro Transit bus moves along the bridge above in October 2025.
Prince mural on a downtown Minneapolis brick building lit at night.View full post: Illuminated Prince Mural in Downtown Minneapolis at Night
October 29, 2025 — A mural of Prince on a brick building in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated at night by a row of rooftop lights. The large portrait shows the musician with a guitar and uses purple, gold, and black tones associated with his public image and stage style.
Minnesota Timberwolves billboard above First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night.View full post: Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards Billboard
October 29, 2025 — A Minnesota Timberwolves billboard rises above First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. The large advertisement features several Wolves players, including Anthony Edwards, on the side of a building next to the well-known music venue.
Metro Transit E Line stop and new bike lane on Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Walking a Dog Past the E Line Shelter on Hennepin Avenue
October 29, 2025 — A Metro Transit E Line bus shelter and newly rebuilt bike lane line Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The corridor reopened after nearly two years of construction that rebuilt the street and added dedicated space for buses and bicycles.

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