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'No Kings Day' protests planned Saturday across Kansas City area

Mill Creek Park protest
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Saturday, people in the Kansas City area will gather for "No Kings Day," a day of protest against President Donald Trump.

The national movement was started by a group called "50501," which means 50 protests, 50 states, one movement.

Keep up with our coverage on the protest below.

LIVE STREAM: Watch as crowds arrive at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri.

UPDATE, 4:30 p.m. | There are still a handful of protestors near 135th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park for No Kings Day.

Protest in OP
Protest in OP
Protest in OP

UPDATE, 3:10 p.m. | Protestors have returned to Mill Creek Park as "No Kings Day" continues.

UPDATE, 3 p.m. | Protestors are now back on the sidewalk of Mill Creek Parkway, walking from 43rd Street.

Protestors walking in KCMO

UPDATE, 2:55 p.m. | Protestors who were originally at Mill Creek Park have marched towards Westport and are now on the sidewalk on Westport Road, KSHB 41 has learned.

UPDATE, 2:50 p.m. | Here are more photos of protesters at Mill Creek Park as part of the Kansas City area's No Kings protests.

Mill Creek protestors
Mill Creek protestors
Mill Creek protestors

UPDATE, 2:15 p.m. | Protestors for No Kings Day were gathered near 135th Street and Riley Street in Overland Park.

No Kings protest at 135th and Riley streets in OP

UPDATE, 1:35 p.m. | The scene at 135th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park as No Kings Day continues.

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No Kings Day at 135th Street near Staples in OP
No Kings protest at 135th Street near Staples in OP

UPDATE, 1 p.m. | KSHB 41's Marlon Martinez says over 1,000 protesters are spread out from U.S. 69 Highway to Metcalf Avenue for No Kings Day.

UPDATE, 12:55 p.m. | Hundreds of protesters are pouring into Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, as part of the area's No Kings protests.

No Kings protest at Mill Creek Park
No Kings at Mill Creek
No Kings at Mill Creek

UPDATE, 12:45 p.m. | Two women put up signs for "No Kings Day" at East 57th Street and Brookside Boulevard.

No Kings Day at East 57th Street and Brookside Boulevard
Two women put up signs for "No Kings Day" at East 57th Street and Brookside Boulevard.
No Kings Day at East 57th Street and Brookside Boulevard
No Kings Day at East 57th Street and Brookside Boulevard
Two women put up signs for "No Kings Day" at East 57th Street and Brookside Boulevard.

UPDATE, 12:05 p.m. | Supporters of President Donald Trump made it out to Overland Park to celebrate Flag Day and Trump’s birthday.

UPDATE, 12 p.m. | Here are some pictures of the scene in Overland Park.

Protest in Overland Park
No Kings protesters gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2025 near 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway in Overland Park, Kansas.
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No Kings protesters gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2025 near 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway in Overland Park, Kansas.
Overland Park No Kings protest
No Kings protesters gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2025 near 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway in Overland Park, Kansas.

UPDATE, 11:45 a.m. | Marlon is now in Overland Park, where protests continue on 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway.

UPDATE, 11:10 a.m. | Here's the latest from Marlon in Lee's Summit:

UPDATE, 11 a.m. | KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez is at the scene of a "No Kings" protest in Lee's Summit. Below are some pictures of the protest.

Lee's Summit No Kings protest
Lee's Summit No Kings protest
Lee's Summit No Kings protest

UPDATE, 10:40 a.m. | KSHB 41's Marlon Martinez spoke with an organizer of one of the "No Kings Day" rallies before they got underway in the Kansas City area. Read Marlon's story here.

UPDATE, 10 a.m. | A group of No Kings protesters gathered around 10 a.m. Saturday in Lee's Summit near the intersection of Chipman Road. Similar protests are scheduled throughout the day across the area.

UPDATE, 9 a.m. | Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Thursday that he’s activated the Missouri National Guard as a “precautionary measure.” Kehoe cited “recent instances of civil unrest across the country.”

Read more on the activation here.

UPDATE, 8 a.m. | Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly joined an amicus brief with leaders from 20 other states Thursday supporting California’s request for a court order blocking President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. Read more about what was said in the brief here.

Gov. Laura Kelly
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly

UPDATE, 7 a.m. | On Thursday, KSHB 41's Alyssa Jackson took a deeper look into the "No Kings Day" movement. Read her story here.

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