Millions of Americans are gathering across the country Saturday to take part in “No Kings” protests, including at the Pennsylvania Capitol.
Harrisburg’s protest, one of more than 2,700 taking place across the United States, was organized by 50501 Harrisburg, a group that has coordinated 10 protests in Harrisburg since February.
Crowds were already filling the steps before the 11 a.m. start time, and people were walking around the city on their way to join them.
Third Street is closed around the Capitol because of the event, and demonstrators are filling the street as well as the steps.
Harrisburg organizer T.J. Demetriou said he thinks this is the biggest protest the local group has put together. He said the last brought in 5,000, and he believes there are 6,000 attending today.
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