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Emporia will host a “No Kings” rally on Friday, October 18, 2025. Citizens are invited to assemble at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Commercial Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Local organizer Kelli Johnsen frames the gathering as an affirmation of free speech and a declaration that “in America we don’t want a king or a dictator.”
The Emporia event is one among more than 2,100 registered demonstrations planned across the U.S. and in some international locations.
The National Movement & Emporia’s Role
This rally is part of a broader synchronized push: hundreds of towns and cities across the country will host peaceful, nonviolent protests under the No Kings banner.
The message is consistent everywhere: no concentration of unilateral authority, no monarchy, no authoritarian rule — just power in the hands of the people.
Emporia lends its voice to this chorus, reinforcing that even small communities can engage in democratic activism.
Emporia Rally at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, October 18, 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Location | Sixth Ave & Commercial St., Emporia |
| Host / Organizer | Kelli Johnsen (Emporia Protectors) |
| Theme / Message | “No Kings — No Dictators” |
| National Context | 2,100+ rallies across U.S. & abroad |
| Expected Atmosphere | Peaceful civic gathering with signs, chants, short remarks |
Why This Rally Matters
The No Kings movement is intended to reaffirm core principles: constitutional limits, rule of law, and people’s sovereignty.
In an era of conflicting political visions, the organizers believe rallies like this help restore the balance by reminding officials and citizens alike that authority must be accountable.
Through coordinated action, Emporia residents can show that democracy isn’t just a concept—it’s a living practice.
What Participants Should Know
Plan to bring essentials: water, weather-ready clothes, and homemade signs reflecting the core message of peaceful resistance and civic pride. The format is expected to include chanting, short speeches, and public gathering along sidewalks or corners.
Volunteers will help with safety and signage, and attendees are asked to respect traffic flow and local ordinances.
Emporia’s “No Kings” rally offers local citizens an opportunity to join a nationwide demonstration guarding democratic values.
The gathering at Sixth & Commercial from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 18 is a tangible way for residents to affirm that power belongs to the people—not to any single ruler.
If you care about free speech, constitutional government, and civic engagement, this rally is a meaningful moment to show up, speak out, and stand together.