Thank you all for attending the rally & march and for making them such a success. Marchers stretched the entire 1.2 mile length of the march route from the park to the brewery! And in many spots, marchers were on both sides of the street marching two by two! We made the front page of The Virginian-Pilot the following day -- "above the fold"! And Trump's event doesn't appear until page 6. (Talk about schadenfreude!) One of our many goals was to pull press attention away from Trump's Russian-style military parade. CHECK! Kudos to media relations expert Tanya Kaish Keller!

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THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE
Please dress accordingly.
We will only cancel if lightening causes unsafe conditions. Thunderstorms are not expected until 2pm.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

On June 14, as Trump throws himself a $45 million military parade in DC, we're going to be rising up with protests all across the country. In Norfolk, VA, we will rally and march to reject Trump's authoritarian vision and show the wannabe-king what democracy looks like!

This event is part of the national No Kings initiative, a nationwide day of defiance on Flag Day, during Trump’s birthday parade. No Kings Rally & March - Norfolk, VA is organized by COVA Coalition & Indivisible.

Rally Map

Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:00am

Jeff Robertson Park, West Ghent

The rally will take place on the east side of the park (Azalea Ct & Claremont Ave)
Rally Speakers

March Route Map

After the rally we will march from Jeff Robertson Park (Hampton Blvd & Claremont Ave) south on the sidewalk of Hampton Blvd, turn right onto Redgate Ave, left onto Orapax St, right onto Raleigh Ave, and end at Smartmouth Brewing Co. (1309 Raleigh Ave). Smartmouth Brewery is apolitical. They are not a sponsor, nor do they endorse this event.

Please Note: We will NOT be marching in the street. We have a permit to march on the sidewalk.

There is on-street parking at both Jeff Robertson Park and Smartmouth Brewing Co. Please consider carpooling and ridesharing.

NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.

Our democracy is under attack. But we will not yield to authoritarianism. We will stand together and we'll fight back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values.

Check out this great No Kings rally music video on Facebook!

Children: People under the age of 18 are allowed at the No Kings Rally and March - Norfolk, VA. The protest event is being held in a public space, and everyone is welcome. We issue no advice or recommendations. For underage participants, we defer to the parents' comfort level.

Attendees are invited to attend Juneteenth Norfolk after No Kings Rally & March - Norfolk, VA. Juneteenth Norfolk ends at 10:00pm. Both events are free and open to the public.

The City of Norfolk has issued a permit for this event. Norfolk Police will be on hand to assure a safe event. 

What can you do to help?
Post this event on social media!

Pass out flyers!

Host or attend a pre-rally poster party!
For Protest Sign Ideas, click here.

Help us cover expenses for the rally and march
by donating to COVA Coalition!

Many thanks to our sponsors!