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“No Kings Day” Protest Planned in Vincennes Saturday

By John Szink Jun 11, 2025 | 3:12 PM

Hundreds of “No Kings Day of Defiance” rallies are planned nationwide Saturday in response to President Trump’s military parade.

They are part of a nationwide protest of the Trump administration.

Knox County Democrats will host a “No Kings” peaceful protest in Vincennes from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Patrick Henry Square.

Knox Countians and others throughout the area are invited to wave protest signs on the square along Second Street downtown, beginning at 2 p.m.

A short program of speakers will begin around 2:45.

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