Protesters at Manhattan's "No Kings" rally explain their support for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as New York City prepares for the November election.

Drivers were asked to avoid 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Saturday due to the “No Kings” protest, according to the NYPD. The department posted on X that West 57th Street to 14th Street was closed to traffic.

Organizers say they expect tens of thousands of people to turn out in Midtown and other locations across the city.

Organizers describe “No Kings” as a collective stand for democracy and accountability, not just a protest against one man. The movement gained traction after its first mass turnout in June drowned out Trump’s planned birthday parade in Washington, D.C. This weekend’s return doubles as a reminder that its organizers have no plans to fade quietly.

An estimated 100,000 people rallied against the Trump administration throughout New York City for a massive ‘No Kings’ march on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The protest called for a stop

Large crowds turned out at “No Kings” rallies on Saturday that took place in large cities and small towns nationwide.

A crowd of 50, including some of the city's most prominent religious leaders held an interfaith vigil before joining a demonstration in Times Square.

Follow live updates as 'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S. today in response to the Trump administration.