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Valley turns out for No Kings Day 3.0

Published May 07. 2026 10:47AM
by Ed Courrier Special to The Press

Protestors participating in the nationwide “No Kings Day” peacefully gathered outside Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie’s 7th Congressional District office at 1125 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township March 28 to speak out against Congress’ complicit role in transferring its power and responsibilities over to the Executive Branch. Many took issue with the majority opinion of the Robert’s Supreme Court that granted “immunity” to the president for “official acts.”

Protestors held up placards decrying higher prices for groceries and gas due to tariffs and an ill-advised military conflict with Iran. Other signboards railed against what is seen as income inequality, rampant government corruption, mass deportations and attempts to suppress voting, as well as the continuing government shutdown.

This was just one of several “No Kings Day” events held locally. Hosted by Indivisible Lehigh Valley Bethlehem (ILVB) and other local organizations, the noon - 2 p.m. Salisbury Township rally lined both sides of Cedar Crest Boulevard and interacted with passing motorists.

According to a message from the Washington, D.C.-based Indivisible Project, 8 million people attended 3,300 “No Kings” events.

The first No Kings event was held nationwide June 14, 2025, as a counterweight to President Trump’s Washington, D.C., military birthday parade. Another well-attended “No Kings Day” took place Oct. 18, 2025.

One group of demonstrators spread out to hold up a large banner reading, “Mackenzie Is Trump’s Jester,” angry that the freshman congressman supported The One Big Beautiful Bill Act that reportedly slashed billions of dollars from Medicaid to pay for $2 trillion in tax cuts.

The diverse group of protestors presented a joyful presence, some even bringing their children and pets. Many dressed up in whimsical costumes and waved U.S. flags. Despite the friendly party atmosphere happening, the messages spelled out in the placards they carried pointed out serious concerns.

As with the founding fathers rebelling against a king in 1776, rally goers all across the U.S. said they were rebelling against the kinglike powers being more rapidly acquired by the White House in 2026.

Press photos by Ed CourrierAmong costumes worn by March 28 “No King’s Day” protestors along Cedar Crest Boulevard is one from “The Handmaid’s Tale” at right. The women with bullhorns chant “Renee Good! Say her name!” and “Alex Pretti! Say his name!”
Slatington-based artist Ron De Long and Vincent DiCicco from Allentown patriotically turn out to cheerfully resist what they see as a royal presidency.
Flanking Emmaus protestor Cindy Miller as she provides them with a presidential pincushion are, from left, 16-year-old Jayla Morales from Allentown and 15-year-old Zhanylah Jimenez from Northampton.
From left, Donna McCabe and her husband, Mark, from Whitehall are joined from behind by Lower Macungie Township resident Janet Dimond at the “No King’s Day” rally in Salisbury Township.
From left, Bethlehem resident Terry Ziemba, Alexa and Oliver Foster from Wilkes-Barre, are joined by Erin DeKorte from New Jersey. Alexa Foster is an educator in the Allentown School District. DeKorte is related to Terry and Alexa.
Two strangers find common ground at their first “No Kings Day” rally at Salisbury Township. From left is retired union worker Barbara Kremp from Whitehall and Ingrid Meier from Allentown. Across the street is a protestor with a somewhat less friendly sign.