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Photos: ‘No Kings’ march and demonstration fills Acton Center

Protesters rallied in Monument Square to declare that the U.S. has “No Kings” ahead of a major military parade in Washington.

Deb Bergquist said she marched to preserve democracy.
Deb Bergquist said she marched to preserve democracy.

Protesters gathered in Monument Square on Saturday despite gray skies and drizzling rain with signs declaring that the U.S. has “No Kings.” Roughly 2,000 people, according to a police estimate, marched in Acton Center. They gathered as part of one of nearly 2,000 demonstrations planned nationally to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C. that marks the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army — and President Donald Trump’s 79th.

Photos: Trace Salzbrenner/The Acton Bridge

Demonstrator Liza Carter called the actions of the White House "a horror show."
Demonstrator Liza Carter called the actions of the White House “a horror show.”
A small group plays patriotic songs at the front of the parade.
A small group plays patriotic songs at the front of the march.
Genevra Valvo walks in Monument Square.
Genevra Valvo walks in Monument Square with her sign.
Abbie Blazar holds up her sign as she marches down the street.
Abbie Blazar holds up her sign as light rain continues.
Protesters block roads in Acton Center.
Protesters filter through the streets of Acton Center.
Deb Bergquist said she marched to preserve democracy.
Deb Bergquist said she marched to preserve democracy.

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