Around 2,000 gather for ‘No Kings’ rally in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — An estimated 2,000 people gathered in Wenatchee on Saturday, March 28, for a “No Kings” rally organized by Confluence Indivisible, filling Memorial Park and stretching across intersecting downtown corridors.

By early afternoon, the crowd extended well beyond the park, lining both sides of Chelan Avenue from south of Orondo Avenue north to First Street, and continuing west along Orondo Avenue toward the Chelan County Courthouse.

A large sound system anchored the event, with music playing as attendees arrived and speakers scheduled throughout the afternoon. While not all attendees were present for the speaking program, organizers and local leaders delivered messages centered on unity, support for immigrant communities and opposition to federal immigration enforcement actions.

The event was organized by Confluence Indivisible, led by Meliesa Tigard. In a conversation days before the rally, Tigard pointed to recent election outcomes as a source of momentum, citing special election victories in districts that had previously supported President Donald Trump. Indeed, on March 24, a Democrat won a Florida congressional district that includes Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago.

That momentum gave many rallygoers hope that there would be a nationwide shift in leadership as a result of the 2026 midterm elections.

Around the park, organizers set up tables for first aid, mutual aid resources, food donations and literature from participating groups, including the YWCA and Rural People’s Voice.

The crowd reflected a wide cross-section of the community, including nonprofit leaders, business owners, students, veterans, retirees and union members, spanning a broad range of ages and backgrounds.

Signage covered a range of national political concerns, with a large number referencing the Epstein Files. Many others focused on immigration, with messages expressing support for immigrant communities and opposition to ICE, alongside broader themes of unity, government accountability and civic engagement.

Traffic along Chelan Avenue slowed as drivers passed the demonstration, with frequent honking and waves of support from passing vehicles, and many vehicles holding signs of their own out the windows and treating Chelan Avenue as a parade route for the rally.

The demonstration remained orderly, with participants staying along sidewalks and park areas despite the size of the gathering.

The Wenatchee rally was part of a nationwide series of “No Kings” demonstrations, a decentralized protest movement focused on opposition to perceived authoritarianism in national leadership.

Andrew Simpson: 509-433-7626 or andrew@ward.media