‘No Kings’ protest draws over 375 in Chelan

CHELAN. — More than 375 people gathered Saturday in Chelan for a “No Kings” rally organized by Chelan Valley Indivisible, marking the third round of coordinated protests held across the country.

Demonstrators assembled beginning at noon near Peace Park at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Columbia Street, with participants spreading along sidewalks and nearby roadways, including sections of Highway 150. The event was scheduled from noon to 2 p.m., according to organizers.

The Chelan gathering was one of more than 3,000 demonstrations reported nationwide that day as part of the “No Kings” movement.

Participants held signs expressing a variety of messages, including “No Kings,” “Hands Off Immigrants,” “Human Rights Belong to Everyone,” and “Stop Truth Decay.” Other signs referenced democracy, voting rights and opposition to current federal leadership.

The event flyer described the rally as being held “in support of our democracy and the U.S. Constitution” and called on participants “to protect vulnerable members of our community” and “to defend the rule of law.”

Chelan Valley Indivisible, a civic group formed in 2025, organized the event. The group began after Chelan-area residents held a meeting at the Chelan Public Library to discuss concerns about federal government direction and ways to express support for constitutional principles, according to the organization.

The group later became affiliated with the national Indivisible movement and has held monthly meetings at the Ruby Theatre in Chelan. It reports more than 200 members from the Chelan area and has hosted speakers on issues including immigrants’ rights, health care funding, local schools and conservation in the Chelan Butte area. Members have also participated in previous national demonstrations, including events held in July and October, according to the group.

Saturday’s crowd included a mix of ages, with individuals, couples and families gathered along multiple corners. Some attendees carried American flags or displayed peace symbols.

Traffic continued to move through the area during the demonstration. Some passing motorists honked in acknowledgment as they drove by, while others did not visibly engage. Participants remained on sidewalks and did not block roadways.

No incidents or disruptions were observed during the event.

Saturday’s demonstration follows earlier “No Kings” rallies held in Chelan and other communities in the past year as part of a broader series of coordinated protests nationwide.