More than 30 No Kings events are planned across the Philadelphia region Saturday, Oct. 17, as the nationwide movement returns with a new focus on voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Philadelphia will have events at City Hall and satellite election offices across the city, with more No Kings rallies planned in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
This round, called “No Kings: Vote Early,” backed by groups including Indivisible and the 50501 Movement, expands beyond protesting to nonpartisan voter participation and election protection. Here's where No Kings protests are planned in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania, including locations and times.
Where are No Kings protests in Philadelphia?
There are multiple No Kings: Vote Early events scheduled across Philadelphia on
Oct. 17, including a major City Hall rally and gatherings at satellite election offices. NBC10 lists 10 city events, while WHYY also identifies additional neighborhood events around Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Hall in Center City
A No Kings Vote Early rally is planned at City Hall with speakers, a DJ, giveaways and election-protection resources. Organizers also plan to connect participants with poll-monitor training.
- Location: City Hall Satellite Election Office courtyard
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Rally begins: 10 a.m.
Other Philadelphia No Kings locations
- Feltonville / Northeast Philadelphia: 5000 Whitaker Ave., 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- North Philadelphia: North Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Germantown: Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Ave., noon to 2 p.m.
- Roxborough: Ridge Avenue and East Cathedral Road, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
No Kings events are also planned at satellite election offices across Philadelphia. Events begin at 10 a.m.
- City Hall: 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- South Broad Street: 1835 S. Broad St.
- North Broad Street: 2301 N. Broad St.
- North Fifth Street: 2739 N. Fifth St.
- Market Street: 4029 Market St.
- Chew Avenue: 5301 Chew Ave.
- Woodland Avenue: 6100 Woodland Ave.
- North Broad Street: 6233 N. Broad St.
- Frankford Avenue: 6420 Frankford Ave.
- Grant Avenue: 1619 Grant Ave.
Where are other No Kings protests near Philly in PA?
Bucks County
- Warminster: East Street Road and Johnsville Blvd, 11 a.m. to noon
Chester County
- Kennett Square: Kennett Library, 320 E. State St., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- West Chester: 601 Westtown Road, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Delaware County
- Media: Delaware County Courthouse, 201 W Front St., 10 a.m. to noon
- Springfield: 465 Plush Mill Rd., 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Folsom: 100 E. MacDade Blvd., 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Montgomery County
- Abington Township: District Taco parking lot, 1475 Old York Road, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Hatboro: South York Road and Lehman Ave., 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Lansdale: Railroad Plazza, 201 W Main St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Lansdale: 421 W Main St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Narberth: 701 E Montgomery Ave., Noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Harleysville: 280 Main St., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Norristown: One Montgomery Plaza, 425 Swede St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Pottstown: 195 S Hanover St., noon to 2 p.m.
- Willow Grove: Montco Voter Services, 102 N York Road, 10 a.m. to noon
Looking for a No Kings protest in New Jersey? See No Kings locations and times across NJ. To find No Kings protests, rallies and events in South Jersey and the Jersey Shore see a full list here. Check out our coverage for the No Kings protests in Central Jersey.
Why are No Kings protests on Oct. 17?
The Oct. 17 events mark a shift from previous No Kings mobilizations, which largely focused on rallies and protests. Organizers are now putting a greater emphasis on voter turnout ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin told USA TODAY that organizers want to turn the movement's previous demonstrations into voting and organizing efforts. Local events are expected to vary, with some communities holding marches, neighborhood gatherings and events encouraging participants to make plans to vote early.
The White House has pushed back on the movement. Spokesperson Lauren Bis dismissed the Oct. 17 action in comments to USA TODAY, questioning what “king” demonstrators were protesting and criticizing the organizers.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.
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