‘No Kings’ protest outside of the Capitol building
Oct 18, 2025, 10:50 AM | Updated: 3:53 pm
Protester signs obscure the view of the Capitol building from State Street during a “No Kings” protest and march in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Brice Tucker, Deseret News)
(Brice Tucker, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — The ‘No Kings’ protest took place in Salt Lake City on Saturday, right outside of the Capitol building.
According to event organizers, the protest started at 11 a.m. and people began leaving the event by 1 p.m.
Greg Lovell with the Salt Lake City Police Department said its officers have prepared for the event and is making sure security is a top priority during the protest.
“We’ve been working closely with event organizers and surrounding agencies to ensure a secure and well-coordinated event for everyone involved,” Lovell said. “We fully support the public’s right to peacefully express their views, and we are committed to protecting that right in a safe and respectful manner. Security is a top priority, and we’ve taken all appropriate measures to promote a safe, smooth, and orderly event.”
The Utah Highway Patrol estimated 3,500 people attended the rally at the capitol. Additionally, no arrests or incidents of interest occurred in connection with the protest.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
