No Kings! Minneapolis

No Kings! marchers move through Downtown Minneapolis

October 18, 2025 — Downtown — Minneapolis, MN

Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
Organizers say 100,000 attended yesterdays No Kings protests in Downtown Minneapolis.
October 18, 2025 — Organizers say 100,000 attended yesterdays No Kings protests in Downtown Minneapolis.
An inflatable chicken seen at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — An inflatable chicken seen at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Banners hanging from a parking garage reading "NO KINGS TWIN CITIES" and "WE THE PEOPLE". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Banners hanging from a parking garage reading "NO KINGS TWIN CITIES" and "WE THE PEOPLE". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
"This teacher is putting trump in a time out" protest sign. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — "This teacher is putting trump in a time out" protest sign. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
The Handmaid’s Tale handmaids at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — The Handmaid’s Tale handmaids at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison holding the banner and marching at No Kings in Downtown Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison holding the banner and marching at No Kings in Downtown Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
A look down 4th Street at Portland Avenue where protesters have filled the streets. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — A look down 4th Street at Portland Avenue where protesters have filled the streets. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Organizers put the estimate attendance at 100,000. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Organizers put the estimate attendance at 100,000. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Protester holds up a sign that read "And they shall wear the Mark Of the Beast upon their foreheads". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Protester holds up a sign that read "And they shall wear the Mark Of the Beast upon their foreheads". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Big Bird at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Big Bird at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Woman holds up a sign at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
October 18, 2025 — Woman holds up a sign at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
FUCK ICE skateboard at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
October 18, 2025 — FUCK ICE skateboard at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
Tina Smith speaks at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Tina Smith speaks at No Kings Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Protester holds up a sign that reads "I hate fascists like I love my wife: Endlessly". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
October 18, 2025 — Protester holds up a sign that reads "I hate fascists like I love my wife: Endlessly". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Protest sign that reads "Prison Without Due Process Is A Concentration Camp". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
October 18, 2025 — Protest sign that reads "Prison Without Due Process Is A Concentration Camp". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
A Inflatable Unicorn seen at No Kings protest in Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — A Inflatable Unicorn seen at No Kings protest in Minneapolis. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Protest signs in Minneapolis that read "Pumpkin Spice and Fuck Ice" "Ice Agents: The Real Terrorists". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
October 18, 2025 — Protest signs in Minneapolis that read "Pumpkin Spice and Fuck Ice" "Ice Agents: The Real Terrorists". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest. Organizers say 100,000 attended.
Inflatable frog costume in the crowd of protesters. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Inflatable frog costume in the crowd of protesters. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
"Are we great yet? Cause I just feel embarassed" protest sign. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — "Are we great yet? Cause I just feel embarassed" protest sign. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
No Kings protesters at the corner of 4th and Portland. Organizers say 100,000 participated in the October 18th protest in Downtown Minneapolis.
October 18, 2025 — No Kings protesters at the corner of 4th and Portland. Organizers say 100,000 participated in the October 18th protest in Downtown Minneapolis.
Protest sign that reads "The Only King I Will Accept Is Burger King". Thousands protesst in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Protest sign that reads "The Only King I Will Accept Is Burger King". Thousands protesst in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Protesters with Spongebob Squarepants costumes holding a banner thart reads "Science is real, Black Lives Matter, No human is illegal, love is love, women's rights are human rights, kindness is everything." Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Protesters with Spongebob Squarepants costumes holding a banner thart reads "Science is real, Black Lives Matter, No human is illegal, love is love, women's rights are human rights, kindness is everything." Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Person with a sign that reads "This person has water to share (and other stuff). Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Person with a sign that reads "This person has water to share (and other stuff). Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
Protesters holding signs that read "In Honor of Our Beloved Hero Melissa Hortman" and "Freedom and Justice For All". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — Protesters holding signs that read "In Honor of Our Beloved Hero Melissa Hortman" and "Freedom and Justice For All". Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
This was the only "counter protester" i saw today at No Kings Minneapolis. Someone hanging an American Flag and a "2024 Trump Vance" flag from their 15-20th floor condo across from US Bank Stadium. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.
October 18, 2025 — This was the only "counter protester" i saw today at No Kings Minneapolis. Someone hanging an American Flag and a "2024 Trump Vance" flag from their 15-20th floor condo across from US Bank Stadium. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings!” protest.

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