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Relive the energy and creativity of No Kings Day for Democracy through this highlight video and coverage from Stanford Journalism.
On June 14—No Kings Day—several thousand proud, outraged citizens attended the “We the People” Parade and Democracy Fair in Palo Alto. This fall, for No Kings 2, we will revive the spirit of that event with a joyful gathering that empowers people to take action against MAGA tyranny.
On October 18, we will come together in a welcoming and safe environment with a clear and deeply patriotic purpose: to educate, inspire, and train people for the ongoing fight to defend democracy against authoritarianism.
Gather at 11:30 a.m. at El Camino & Embarcadero; step off at 12:30 p.m. for a short, peaceful, patriotic sidewalk march to Rinconada Park. Family-friendly—bring signs, American flags, musical instruments, and costumes as we celebrate our rights and our community.
1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park. An action-oriented, family-friendly afternoon with hands-on action stations, creative workshops, partner tables highlighting local efforts, and a dedicated kids’ area. Come ready to learn, have fun, and leave with a skill, a plan, and new connections.
Scholar of Politics, Stanford University
Representative, 16th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives
Judge (retired), Superior Court of California
Musical guests Simon Scott and Elana Dussé of Woodside, California
Musician and composer known for uplifting community and peace-building songs
Bay Area singer-songwriter performing original songs for democracy and hope
We’re calling it Democracy Academy — a series of action-focused workshops from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Lucie Stern Community Center, just a short walk from Rinconada Park. These sessions build the knowledge, skills, and tools we need to resist autocracy, rebuild democracy, and turn protest into lasting action.
Read more about each workshop
All workshops are free but space is limited — RSVPs encouraged!
Resistance takes many forms: political action, public protest—but we also must nurture our spirits. On Saturday, join us in the Grove at Rinconada Cultural Park to listen and to sing. Under the shade of a tree, two fantastic musicians will perform and lead us in song.
Read the Sing-Along Song Lyrics (song sheets available in the Grove).
We’re building this list as partners confirm.
Sign a petition asking Palo Alto City Council to include health warnings about gas appliances in their annual safety brochure, and play quick climate games to learn about electrification
Participate in the protest sign competition, create large banners for visibility on the bridges, make buttons to wear around town, or join a democracy creative space for reflection and expression (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Get a 5-minute immigration workshop and take a simple action to help access care
Write postcards and practice your phonebank script to reach voters in Virginia and help protect democracy through grassroots outreach
Sign a petition urging California officials to help pass the California Fair Elections Act in 2026 and support transparent, voter-driven elections
See how losing even one freedom threatens the stability of democracy (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Sign your name under a giant document, inspired by the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, to show your commitment to democracy and shared civic values (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Test your knowledge of the rights and principles that keep our democracy alive (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Help us update literature distributed for Prop 50 & learn about action opportunities to get out the vote for key races across the country
Write letters of gratitude to public figures who’ve stood firm for democracy and courage under pressure (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Learn how to spot violations of church-state separation; if you know of one, start a complaint form during the fair
Join the One Million Rising activity, map your connections, and make a pledge to link your networks for stronger collective action (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Donate to support coastal farmworkers with access to education, wellness and economic security and sign a petition against turning a Dublin prison into an ICE detention center
Build something with someone new using blocks, send a card to remind a friend to vote Yes on Prop 50, and spin the wheel to test your civic knowledge
Become an activist with a click of your phone — join mailing lists, send messages to the Governor and your representatives, and spend a minute on a fun craft activity to show your pride!
Sign up for a Yes on Prop 50 event, learn how to juggle the 3 branches of government that keeps our democracy strong, and don’t leave without a US flag and a No Kings gold crown
Learn how to change settings on your phone and install safer, democracy-friendly alternative apps that protect your privacy and digital autonomy
Take action in education and explore how you can build a stronger, more inclusive future
Enjoy crafting stations for flag crowns and zines, storytime, a Kids Vote booth, and a calm space for young visitors to explore democracy through play and books (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Register to vote, find out what’s on the Nov 4 ballot, and contact your reps via QR codes to speak up
Create meaningful postcards with your kids and join a community of creative civic engagement
Sign one of three petitions supporting stronger federal gun safety legislation
Take a selfie with a faith-based justice poster to show solidarity, and write a postcard to a leader about how your faith calls you to work for peace
Learn about local food banks and community aid networks and donate to support neighbors facing hardship (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Sign our petition and support legal action holding Tesla and Elon Musk accountable for environmental damage in Palo Alto’s Matadero Creek
Explore posters of historic nonviolent movements and add your own ideas for creative ways to resist authoritarianism (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Write a quick postcard to voters to get them out to vote on Nov.4 (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Check your voter registration status, join the NAACP, learn about our committees, or register to vote if you’re 16 or older
Write your own headline on a photo-frame “newspaper,” expressing stories and truths that must never be silenced (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
Sign the Solidarity Pledge and take part in a brief personal storytelling activity
Get a 60-second brief on Measure A & single-payer, sign a petition, and register to vote on the spot
Register to vote, sign up for Rapid Response or Know Your Rights trainings, or request a training for your business or organization
Play a quick True/False game to learn which level of government controls key issues
Explore the power, positivity, and courage that social media uses to defend science, health, and democracy
Share your vision for the future: What kind of world do you want to live in?
Write a postcard to voters or snap a photo with our democracy message to share on social media
Join micro-trainings on Prop 50, canvassing, and phone banking—and make a quick five-minute art piece to support Yes on Prop 50
Sign the SURJ Solidarity Pledge by QR code, add your name to our poster, and decorate a card answering why you stand for solidarity and democracy
Write postcards to voters using our provided lists and scripts and play a South Asian Americans' quiz
Learn how youth voting works locally, add your support, and pre-register to vote
Pledge to vote and write thank-you letters to leaders standing up against authoritarianism
Pick up a conversation-sparking yard signs to display your commitment to democracy (Brought by Democracy Fair Team)
If you don’t have a printer, let me know and I’ll print (pick up in Mountain View).
Want to see how powerful and inspiring No Kings Day can be? Check out the highlights of our No Kings Day in June 2025
What is No Kings?
No Kings is a community gathering with a parade and a hands‑on Democracy Fair to stand against authoritarianism and build democracy together.
Where is No Kings in Palo Alto?
At Rinconada Cultural Park, Palo Alto, CA. The parade gathers at El Camino & Embarcadero and marches to the park.
Is there a No Kings near me in Menlo Park or Mountain View?
Yes — this Mid‑Peninsula event is convenient to Menlo Park, Mountain View, Woodside, Redwood City, and East Palo Alto.
When is it?
Saturday, October 18, 2025. Parade gather 11:30am, step off 12:30pm; Democracy Fair 1:00–4:00pm.
