July 7, 2025

Berkeley 'No Kings' protest: More than 1,000 turn out to rally

The 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley brought together over 1,000 people who spoke out against the Trump administration. The event was one of many across the nation, with rallies taking place in nine Bay Area counties. Protesters gathered on two pedestrian bridges, with organizers estimating at least 800 people on the University Avenue bridge and over 200 on the Gilman Street bridge. The events were peaceful, with no incidents reported between protesters and Berkeley police. The 'No Kings' movement aims to resist the perceived authoritarianism and corruption of the Trump administration. Share your photos and let us know what Saturday's 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley meant to you.

A view from above: Berkeley's 'No Kings' protest on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Phil Rowntree

More than 1,000 people convened on two pedestrian bridges in Berkeley to speak out against the Trump administration Saturday, one of many 'No Kings' protests across the nation.

Rally organizers said at least 800 people gathered on the pedestrian bridge at University Avenue while more than 200 rallied on the bridge at Gilman Street. (They handed out stickers to attendees to keep count.)

Both events were peaceful, protesters and Berkeley police said Saturday. Click any photo below to see it larger and scroll through the whole gallery.

'Piper for freedom': A boy plays bagpipes during Saturday's 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley. Scanner Insider

A view from Berkeley's new pedestrian bridge at Gilman Street: "It was great to hear so many drivers honking their support, and people waving out the window or through the windshield." Barbara Bowman

Video: Barbara Bowman

Scenes from the pedestrian bridge at Berkeley's No Kings protest. Click any photo to see it larger and scroll through the whole gallery. Paul Jacobs

"It was great seeing all of the young people and parents with kids," said local photographer Bill Newton, who shared these images (above).

Scenes from the pedestrian bridge at Berkeley's No Kings protest. Jordan Potier

Scenes from the pedestrian bridge at Berkeley's No Kings protest. Scanner Insider

Photos: Albany also came out for the No Kings protest

Scenes from the Albany No Kings protest. Scanner Insider

My comment in 200 words or less is: “ENOUGH!” said Jeff Day, who shared these images (above) of the No Kings protest in Albany.

Scenes from the Albany No Kings protest. Scanner Insider

No Kings events in the Bay Area on Saturday took place in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and in all nine Bay Area counties.

From the organizers: "They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings."

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