Photos: 'No Kings' protests draw large crowds across Tucson
Thousands of Tucsonans marched Downtown and lined the streets of Speedway Boulevard in midtown for the “No Kings” national day of protest on Saturday.
A group of protesters spell out ‘No Kings’ during a protest demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. Thousands gathered across Tucson on Saturday, joining the national ‘No Kings’ protest.
Thousands march in Downtown Tucson joining the nationwide protest against the country's direction under President Donald Trump, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. The Downtown Tucson protest started across from Hotel Congress and continued to the Historic Pima County Courthouse on Saturday morning.
A protester wears a pink unicorn inflatable while carrying a “Jobs with Justice” sign during the Downtown Tucson ‘No Kings’ protest, East Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Dylan, back, and Jeff Sims stand near the Mormon Battalion statue in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Thousands march in Downtown Tucson joining the nationwide protest against the country's direction under President Donald Trump, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. The Downtown Tucson protest started across from Hotel Congress and continued to the Historic Pima County Courthouse on Saturday morning.
Two pups make their voice heard during a ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Adelita Grijalva greets protesters as thousands join the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. The Downtown Tucson protest started across from Hotel Congress and continued to the Historic Pima County Courthouse on Saturday morning.
‘No Kings’ protesters feed into Tucson Meet Yourself after the Downtown Tucson demonstration concludes, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
A woman protests from her vehicle during the ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Jimmy Davison, a retired Tucson Fire chief holds a Big Bird plush while protesting along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Leila Hudson, an associate professor at the University of Arizona speaks during the ‘No Kings’ protest in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
People hold up a sign that reads “Fight Trump’s Cruelty + Corruption” as protesters make their way through Downtown Tucson, West Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
A protester carries a sign that reads “Swear her in - Adelita Grijalva” during the ‘No Kings’ protest and rally in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025
Jean Starren, left, and Justin Starren gather alongside thousands of protesters during the Downtown Tucson ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
A protester puts a sign supporting of public education in their car window during the ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
A group of protesters break out into dance as thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Large crowds gather for the ‘No Kings’ protest and rally in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025
Two “Make America Mexico Again” signs are held out of a vehicle during a ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Three young girls chant during the ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
A protester dresses as a large inflatable frog for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025
A biker rides by the ‘No Kings’ protest in Downtown Tucson, East Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Protesters make their way down East Congress Street during Downtown Tucson ‘No Kings’ protest, Oct. 18, 2025
Thousands march in Downtown Tucson joining the nationwide protest against the country's direction under President Donald Trump, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. The Downtown Tucson protest started across from Hotel Congress and continued to the Historic Pima County Courthouse on Saturday morning.
Thousands march in Downtown Tucson joining the nationwide No Kings protest against the country's direction under President Donald Trump, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. The Downtown Tucson protest started across from Hotel Congress and continued to the Historic Pima County Courthouse on Saturday morning.
Thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
‘No Kings’ protesters feed into Tucson Meet Yourself after the Downtown Tucson demonstration concludes, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
A protester takes a break along a large banner that reads “No kings and no billionaires! We need a whole new system” during the ‘No Kings’ protest and rally in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025
A protester carries a copy of “The Communist” newspaper during the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
A protester holds a sign that reads “Not a king but a royal threat to the environment, wildlife, and endangered species” during the ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
A protester holds a sign that reads “No faux-ing way!” during the ‘No Kings’ protest and rally in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025
Kelsey Erickson dresses as lady liberty in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Two protesters dress as dinosaurs and carry themed signs during the ‘No Kings’ protest and rally in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025
A chihuahua wears a sign that reads “Bury bones not the truth” during the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. The Downtown Tucson protest started across from Hotel Congress and continued to the Historic Pima County Courthouse on Saturday morning.
A vehicle cheers on protesters during a ‘No Kings’ demonstration along Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
Tucsonans joined protests nationwide Saturday against the country's direction under President Donald Trump.