Hundreds of East Idaho residents — possibly thousands — are expected to turn out in Pocatello and Idaho Falls Saturday as the national “No Kings” movement brings its latest day of action to the region.
Organizers in Idaho Falls are hoping to top the 1,400 people who turned out for an October “No Kings” rally in the city — the largest in a string of protests that have drawn crowds consistently in the hundreds in recent months.
In Pocatello, Southeast Idaho Citizens for Democracy is expecting a similarly strong showing as residents across the region prepare to push back against what organizers describe as an assault on civil rights and democracy by the Trump administration.
Both events kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday and are part of a coordinated national movement that drew millions across the country in 2025.
In Idaho Falls, the rally begins at the Greenbelt stage near the Riverside Drive and Memorial Drive roundabout. Local punk bands No No Square and Outlaw Stiffs will perform. Speakers will include local veterans, political candidates and event organizers. Food vendors will also be on hand. At 12:30 p.m., the crowd will march to the nearby Broadway Bridge for a protest against the Trump administration’s policies on Iran, immigration enforcement and other issues. The protest is expected to continue until around 2 p.m.
In Pocatello, the rally begins at Caldwell Park with announcements and a series of guest speakers starting at 11 a.m. At noon, participants will march to the nearby Bannock County Courthouse where they will display flags, take part in protest chants and engage with community members.
The Pocatello event will also feature a community food drive benefiting Pocatello Aid for Friends. Organizers are asking attendees to bring canned fruits, vegetables and meat, along with paper towels and toilet paper, for collection between 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. at Caldwell Park.
“This is a country before political party event,” a press release from Southeast Idaho Citizens for Democracy said. “Participants are encouraged to bring their own signs, flags and voices for this peaceful, First Amendment, pro-democracy rally.”
The Post Register contributed to this report.