No Kings Rallies Planned Saturday Across Summit County and Wasatch Back

The "No Kings" movement returns to the Wasatch Back this Saturday, March 28, with rallies planned in Summit County and Heber City as part of a third nationwide day of protest against the Trump administration.

Protesters will gather on Heber's Main Street at 11 a.m. and in front of the PEAK Center, formerly the Skullcandy Building, at 1 p.m. in Summit County. The Heber City rally will begin near the Timpanogos Valley Theater, with protesters expected to gather along Main Street until noon. In Summit County, protesters will gather at the PEAK Center parking lot before marching on the paved path along state Route 224 until 2:30 p.m.

The event will feature local organizations tabling, speakers, group singing and peaceful marching, organizers said.

Thousands of Americans are expected to gather March 28 for "No Kings" rallies across the country, including in Park City and Heber. The organization began in 2025 with a single day of protesting the Trump administration's policies with an emphasis on nonviolent action; now, a thousand peaceful protests are planned across the U.S., including in Puerto Rico, on Saturday.

Saturday's Wasatch Back events represent the third edition of the "No Kings" movement locally. The first event last June was staged as a counter to the Trump administration's military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, which was held on the president's 79th birthday. A second "No Kings" rally was held in October to protest the administration's policies. The last No Kings rally in Utah was in October.

The June 14, 2025 Park City demonstration drew significant crowds to the pedestrian bridge over Interstate 80 at Kimball Junction, organized by the Pro-Active Alliance and Utah Overpass Action. Event organizers estimated up to 1,000 people attended, while law enforcement put the number at 500 at the height of the demonstration. Organizers limited the number of demonstrators on the pedestrian overpass once it reached capacity. There was a heavy law enforcement presence, including members of the Summit County Sheriff's Office and the Park City Police Department, though the demonstration was considered peaceful.

The Park City protest on the pedestrian bridge over Interstate 80 at Kimball Junction drew more than 200 protesters who hoisted signs amid honks and cheers. First-time protester Arlet Ramirez of Park City said she came to show support for those who are not citizens. "I wanted to come out here to be able to represent the people that are not able to be here due to fear and not being able to use their voice," she said.

Over 200 protesters waved signs as travelers honked in solidarity during the "No Kings" protest in Heber City on June 14, 2025.

Nationally, the movement has grown with each iteration. "No Kings" reports that more than seven million Americans joined over 2,700 events across 50 states in October. Another round of "No Kings" rallies are set to take place Saturday, March 28, with more than 3,000 events planned across the U.S.

At the June 2025 Wasatch Back demonstrations, the Summit County Sheriff's Office stated: "While we are committed to supporting peaceful expression, we will not allow demonstrations to devolve into violence, destruction of property, or threats to public order. The safety of all participants — including protesters, bystanders, and law enforcement — must be maintained.