No Kings: Vote Early
Norfolk Rally & Visibility Event
Sign up for this event with No Kings
10:30am on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Lafayette Park (permit application submitted)
3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA
Northwest corner, at Granby & La Valette
For over a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power does not belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who believe they are above accountability.
Power belongs to the people, but only if we use it. VOTE! and VOTE EARLY!
10:30am ORGANIZATION FAIR
We have partnered with over a dozen local organizations that are actively fighting for government accountability and against authoritarianism. They will each have a booth in the rally area of Lafayette Park. They will be set up and ready to greet you at 10:30am. They will also be available after the rally as well. Please visit these organizations and find out how you can join the fight!
List of Partner Organizations
TBA
Rally Map (Coming Soon)
Restrooms are available in Lafayette Park.
11:00am RALLY
Rally Speakers
Mary Bauer
ACLU of Virginia, Executive Director
Jeff Ryder
Hampton Roads Pride, Past President
Virginia Stage Company, Managing Director
Sarah DiCalogero
Norfolk School Board
More Rally Speakers TBA
12:00pm Visibility Squad
Join the Norfolk Indivisible Visibility Squad after the rally as we line the sidewalk on the east side of Granby from the north side of the Granby Street Bridge down to the end of St. Mary's
Catholic Cemetery (1.1 mile). We will display signs and chant for about an hour.
NOTE: Please be careful to not block pedestrians using the sidewalk.
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 and to act lawfully at these events.
Weapons of any kind, Including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
City of Norfolk Police will be on hand to assure a safe event. Thank you NPD!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
RSVP
If you haven't already done so, please consider letting us know that you will attend, here.
Rain or Shine
No Kings: Vote Early -- Norfolk Rally & Visibility Event will take place rain or shine, please dress accordingly. One of the things that makes No Kings protests so powerful is that so many of us come together on the same day. For financial and logistical reasons also, there is no rain date.
Make Signs!
During our past Norfolk rallies, we have been very impressed with the powerful, and often playful, messages on your signs, t-shirts, and hats. We don't want to hamper creativity or free speech, but consider avoiding anything that can be seen as violent. The right will use that against us, and it will undermine our message.
Lawn Chairs & Blankets
Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome! It can be difficult for people in the back to see and hear. More attendees will be able to enjoy the event if some folks sit on the grass in front of the stage, some sit behind them in low beach chairs, and some behind them in folding lawn chairs. If you wish to participate in the march, you should have time to put your blankets and chairs in your car while you wait for a place in the march.
Bring
In addition to your signs and something to sit on, consider bringing water, sun screen, a hat, and possibly a rain coat. Blow-up costumes are welcome!
Parking
TBA
Transportation
Please consider carpooling and ridesharing.
Children
People under the age of 18 are allowed at the No Kings: Vote Early -- Norfolk Rally & Visibility Event. The 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.
Why Protest?
We believe that protests do a great deal. They provide community, solidarity, a release, inspiration, hope, and COURAGE. The larger the numbers, the more others think "I can join that." It gives people courage to stand up. To resist. And it provides connection, so that folks can organize and take other actions (such as phone banks, campaigning, etc.)
The student protests during the Vietnam War were not the only factor in ending that war, but they were a major component. It kept the issue in the news, and therefore, in the public's mind. They didn't let people ignore or forget about what was going on.
“If you want to guarantee success against authoritarianism, there is one more thing you must do: You must grow until at least 3.5% of the population is out in the streets protesting.
“That is the 3.5% rule. Along with all the other criteria, if you manage to get that 3.5% of the country out in the streets with you, the historical data suggests your movement will win.”
-- Rachel Maddow
Objective
NK3-NFK is to be an entry point to attendee involvement.
Goal
Mobilize 3.5% of the population of South Hampton Roads for unified, sustained resistance.
See, ‘3.5% rule’: The anti-Trump movement is nearing an important threshold
by Rachel Maddow and Allison Detzel. Oct. 21, 2025.
See also, The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world by David Robson. BBC.Com 13 May 2019.
How can you help?
Post this event on social media!
Pass out flyers!
Poster Parties
Host or attend a pre-rally poster party!
For Protest Sign Ideas, click here.
DONATE!
We need your help!
Help us cover expenses for the rally and march by donating!
We will have lots of donation-based No Kings swag available.
You can also put donations in our jar at the rally!
VOTE!
Early voting has started. Parking at Norfolk City Hall is FREE.
810 Union St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Organizational Structure
No Kings: Vote Early -- Norfolk Rally & Visibility Event has been organized and hosted by Norfolk Indivisible, a 100% volunteer organization. It is sponsored nationally by Indivisible. Norfolk Indivisible is allied with COVA Coalition, a 100% volunteer organization & South Hampton Roads Indivisible (SHRI).