Bostonians came out en masse for Saturday’s “No Kings” event, which organizers estimated would have over 100,000 people in attendance . The warm weather and blue skies set a perfect backdrop for the crowds, filled with punny signs , creative costumes and fervent chants. The event began around noon and lasted until 3 p.m.
Hundreds of “No Kings” marches spread across the state of Massachusetts, along with thousands more across the country. Protesters marched against what they call rising authoritarianism in the country.
The event, organized by a coalition of groups including Indivisible Massachusetts, Mass 50501, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, kicked off with musical performances from the Good Trouble Brass Band and BVocal Chorus, before a speech from Mayor Mi