PHOTOS: Signs from ‘No Kings’ protests across Southern California
The second national “No Kings” Day took place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Thousands gathered across Southern California to protest President Donald Trump’s policies since his return to office at the beginning of the year. Over 2,600 rallies were held across the country, including dozens throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.
The protest also happened on day 18 of the government shutdown, after Republicans and Democrats failed to resolve a budget dispute for the 2026 fiscal year. It becomes the third longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with the longest government shutdown taking place during Trump’s first term and lasting 35 days.
The first No Kings protest took place earlier this year on June 14, where many across the nation partook in protests against Trump’s policies. The protest happened on Trump’s 79th birthday as well as the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary parade in Washington, D.C.
Here’s a look at what the “No Kings” protests looked like on Saturday, Oct. 18 in Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Rancho Cucamonga and other parts of Southern California.
Downtown Los Angeles
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters rally during the “No Kings” national day of protest in Los Angeles, California on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- People assemble in front of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters assemble in front of City Hall before marching through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters assemble in front of city Hall before marching through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters assemble in front of city Hall before marching through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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Protesters march through the streets in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 18, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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- A scene from the “No Kings” protest in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 18, with Maricela Verdugo of La Puente playing an eagle. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
- Andrew Lee of Sierra Madre stands out at a “No Kings” protest in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
- “I have a dream” protest poster in front of Pasadena CIty Hall during the “No Kings” demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
- Protesters at Pasadena City Hall at the “No Kings” demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
- Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo addresses the large crowd at City Hall at the Pasadena No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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A scene from the “No Kings” protest in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 18, with Maricela Verdugo of La Puente playing an eagle. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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- From right, Robert Keding and Susan Scott protest at Bluff Park in Long Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Long Beach Press Telegram/SCNG)
- Sue DeRuyter, center, joins protesters at Bluff Park in Long Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Long Beach Press Telegram/SCNG)
- Protesters march down Long Beach Boulevard on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Long Beach Press Telegram/SCNG)
- Protesters march down Ocean Blvd in Long Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Long Beach Press Telegram/SCNG)
- An onlooker shows their support for protesters marching down Ocean Blvd in Long Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Long Beach Press Telegram/SCNG)
- Protesters march down Ocean Blvd in Long Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Long Beach Press Telegram/SCNG)
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From right, Robert Keding and Susan Scott protest at Bluff Park in Long Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Long Beach Press Telegram/SCNG)
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- Rita Cunningham, 97, of Torrance joins demonstrators near Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Kayden Bartlett of Hermosa Beach joins demonstrators outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Richard Morse of Redondo Beach marches in front of Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters carrying signs walk near Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Rise’ Myers of Manhattan Beach joins demonstrators in front of Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
- Protesters gather outside Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
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Rita Cunningham, 97, of Torrance joins demonstrators near Torrance City Hall in Torrance on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
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- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was the focus of a large cutout in Huntington Beach (Photo by Sydney Barragan)
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was the focus of a large cutout in Huntington Beach (Photo by Sydney Barragan)
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- Protesters gather near Ontario Ave in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Signs made by protesters are available near Ontario Avenue in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Protesters gather near Ontario Avenue in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Protesters gather near Ontario Ave in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Protester Phil Heiple, a Riverside resident, sign reflects in his glasses that reads “Veterans against Trump” as he and other advocates gather near Ontario Avenue in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Protesters gather near Ontario Ave in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Protesters Nicolas Grimes holds up a sign for passing cars as the community gathers near Ontario Ave in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Protesters, Jeff and Christina Carroll gather near Ontario Ave in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Protester holds a sign near Ontario Ave in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
- Several hundred protesters, including some dressed in costumes, gathered for a “No Kings” demonstration in opposition to the Trump administration near City Hall in Rancho Cucamonga Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Allyson Vergara, The Sun/SCNG)
- A protester dressed as “Kenny” from “South Park” joins the “No Kings” demonstration in opposition to the Trump administration near City Hall in Rancho Cucamonga Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Allyson Vergara, The Sun/SCNG)
- Claire and Gary Reinschmidt of Fontana joined several hundred protesters gathered for a “No Kings” demonstration in opposition to the Trump administration near City Hall in Rancho Cucamonga Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Allyson Vergara, The Sun/SCNG)
- More than 200 protesters gathered for a “No Kings” demonstration in opposition to the Trump administration near City Hall in Rancho Cucamonga Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Allyson Vergara, The Sun/SCNG)
- A protester joins several hundred demonstrators gathered outside San Bernardino City Hall Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 as part of a nationwide “No Kings” rally against the Trump administration. (Photo by Beau Yarbrough, The Sun/SCNG)
- Several hundred protesters gathered outside San Bernardino City Hall Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 as part of a nationwide “No Kings” demonstration against the Trump administration. (Photo by Beau Yarbrough, The Sun/SCNG)
- Several hundred protesters gathered outside San Bernardino City Hall Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 as part of a nationwide “No Kings” demonstration against the Trump administration. (Photo by Beau Yarbrough, The Sun/SCNG)
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Protesters gather near Ontario Ave in Corona on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against the policies of the Trump administration. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
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