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.
No Kings protesters march past 365 Nicollet in 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. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. 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.
Inflatable chicken and anti-Trump signs at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.
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.
No Kings protest on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beneath banners reading “No Kings Twin Cities” and “We the
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, with participants filling the downtown corridor below the garage.
No Kings protest on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, with banners hanging from a parking ramp.
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.
Protester in downtown Minneapolis holds “This teacher is putting Trump in time out” sign during 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 in downtown Minneapolis hold anti-Trump signs during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025.
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.
Protester in dinosaur costume at a No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis, holding a “NO REX BUT T. REX” sign.
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!”.
Handmaids and protesters march in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.
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.
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis at a No Kings protest on October 18, 2025, holding signs and a chicken costume.
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.
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the October 18, 2025 No Kings march, holding anti-Trump signs.
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.”
Marchers with a No Kings Twin Cities banner in downtown Minneapolis during a protest on October 18, 2025.
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.
Thousands of protesters on 4th Street at Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during the 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. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. 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.
Thousands of protesters near U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march, October 18, 2025.
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.
Protester with “Mark of the Beast” sign in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.
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. The sign references Revelation 13:16–17 and is dated “10/18/25,” linking it to the day’s march.
Big Bird puppet above protesters in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings march on October 18, 2025.
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 holds a “Joker No Kings” sign at the No Kings protest in downtown 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 sign depicts Donald Trump as a crowned joker card, reflecting opposition expressed by marchers gathered in the city center. The Minneapolis rally was part of a nationwide day of protests organized under the “No Kings” name.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown 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. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Protester holding a “FUCK ICE” skateboard in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. 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.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.
October 18, 2025 — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith speaks at the No Kings protest in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025. Framed by protest signs and an American flag, Smith addresses a crowd gathered for the local rally during a nationwide day of anti-Trump protests. The event drew thousands of participants in central Minneapolis.
Protester with sign reading “I hate fascists like I love my wife: endlessly” at a No Kings protest 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. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. 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.
Protester in downtown Minneapolis wearing a large anti-Trump No Kings sign hat during an October 18, 2025 march.
October 18, 2025 — Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold anti-Trump signs during a “No Kings” march on October 18, 2025. The image centers on a large handmade protest hat and placards reading “No Kings,” “Wake Up and Smell the Fascism,” “Medicaid,” and “Hands Off,” with American flags.
Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reading “Prison Without Due Process Is a Concentration Camp” at No Kings rally.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. 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.
Inflatable unicorn and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. 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.
Protesters with American flags and signs in downtown Minneapolis during a No Kings march on October 18, 2025.
October 18, 2025 — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. Both right side up and upside down American flags were a common site as they protest the actions of the Trump Administration. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.
Protest signs in downtown Minneapolis read “Pumpkin Spice and Fuck ICE” and “ICE Agents: The Real Terrorists.”
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.” The image shows a dense crowd gathered near a speaker platform with placards and flags, reflecting the anti-
Inflatable frog costumes and protest signs in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.
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. Signs in the frame include messages such as “Stop the Grift!,” “Melt ICE,” and “Democracy over Fascism,” reflecting opposition to Donald Trump and related political issues.
Protest sign in downtown Minneapolis reads “Are we great yet? ’Cause I just feel embarrassed” during a 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.
No Kings protesters at S 4th St and Portland Ave in downtown Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.
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.
The Only King I Will Accept is Burger King
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.
Spongebob Squarepants at No Kings Minneapolis
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.
Protester with a backpack sign offering water and supplies in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest.
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.
Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold Melissa Hortman and “Freedom and Justice for All” signs during a 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.
American and Trump 2024 Vance flags on a downtown Minneapolis condo balcony during the No Kings protest.
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.

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