More than 40 “No Kings” anti-Trump protests are scheduled across Vermont Saturday, according to the 50501 Vermont website.
President Donald Trump has ordered one of the nation’s largest-ever military parades to take place in Washington, D.C., this weekend, coinciding with Flag Day and his own 79th birthday. In response, the grassroots anti-Trump 50501 movement has planned protests across the nation.
In Vermont, Saturday’s events include a border-to-border anti-Trump flag parade that plans to travel up Route 7 from Massachusetts to Canada, allowing Vermonters on the route to honk and wave as the parade passes by. At least 15 communities outside of the parade route are planning their own anti-Trump protests.
Some rallies have special activities planned along with the protests. In Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church plans to conduct a dramatic reading of the one-act play “Paul Revere Resists.” In Charlotte, protesters are invited to hike to the top of Mount Philo to display their signs and flags at the summit.
At least one pro-Trump event has been announced so far. The Vermont Republican Party has listed a “Celebration of Flag day, Army’s 250’s Anniversary & Birthday” on its website, to take place at the Statehouse lawn in Montpelier — the same location as the city’s 50501’s anti-Trump rally.
Use the map above to see what events are happening in your area on Saturday. This information is current as of 2 p.m. Thursday. Check the 50501 Vermont website for additional details and updates on events before they occur.
