CT Residents to Join the Largest National Protest to Reject Authoritarianism 10/18/25
Charla Nich
MEDIA ADVISORY October 10, 2025
CT Residents to Join the Largest National Protest to Reject Authoritarianism
Hartford’s rally is one of over 2,450 separate rallies across the country to call out President Trump’s assault on democracy and working people and his weaponization of federal power
CT Contact- Jim Chapdelaine 860-655-5843, Carol Rizzolo, 203-533-2404, Charla Nich, 203-209-1511
National press inquiries: me...@nokings.org
[HARTFORD, CT] – On Saturday, October 18th, thousands of protesters from around the state will join what is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization in modern times—a massive nationwide protest rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the immoral practices of President Trump’s administration
WHAT: “No Kings 2” Peaceful Protest
WHO: 43 grassroots groups, CT Singer Nekita Waller, Hartford’s Proud Drill, Drum and Dance Corp, and Giant Puppets “Muchos Colores” and “Mother Earth” with a host of speakers including:
· Senator Richard Blumenthal, Lt Gov Susan Bysiewitz, and Mayor Arunan Arulampalam
· Kica Matos, National Immigrant Law Center
· Bishop John Selders, Founder, Moral Monday CT
· Nadia Sims, Manchester Poet Laureate
· Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director, CT Students for a Dream
· And others
WHERE: Connecticut State Capitol, north
side, 210 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, noon-2
Forty-three progressive organizations will unite for “No Kings 2,” a National Day of Action to confront rising authoritarianism and corruption under the Trump administration. The mobilization will reclaim the American flag as a symbol of democracy and empower communities through direct action—protecting immigrants, registering voters, supporting veterans, defending public benefits like Social Security and Medicaid, embracing diversity, and advancing health equity and education. Events nationwide will spotlight local activism and civic engagement as tools for resistance and renewal. Local organizers expect the crowd to surpass the estimated 9,000 to 10,000 who attended the "No Kings" protest in Hartford in June.
Across all 50 states, 6 million are expected to gather to embrace democracy and reject authoritarianism.
No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
For a full list of events, visit www.NoKings.org
