No Kings: Sheboygan Protest
Key Information:
- Event: No Kings Sheboygan – Peace Not War protest
- Date & Time: June 14 (Flag Day), 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Peace Park (along Broughton Drive) and the corner of Michigan Avenue & North 3rd Street, Sheboygan
- Sponsor: Lakeshore Indivisible
- Purpose: Oppose President Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C., on his birthday
- National Context: Part of “No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance,” with roughly 100 rallies across the U.S. and globally
- Cost of Parade: Estimated between $30 million and $45 million
- Related Local Protests: “Hands Off!” & “May Day” in spring; weekly “We the People” now Tuesdays at South Business Drive & Wilson Avenue
June 14 in Washington, D.C., is slated to be a spectacle of military pageantry: tanks rolling through the streets, Army equipment on display, live music, fitness challenges—and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade coinciding with President Trump’s 79th birthday. But across the nation, communities are organizing counter-demonstrations under the banner “No Kings.”
In Sheboygan, Lakeshore Indivisible invites residents to Peace Park and the busy intersection of Michigan Avenue and North 3rd Street to send a clear message: “Peace, not war.” Local organizers criticize the parade as a theatrical display of authoritarian power, pointing out that true strength emerges from grassroots action, not grandstands in the capital.
Protest leaders highlight:
- Economic Concerns: With a $30–$45 million price tag, funds could instead support schools, healthcare, or infrastructure.
- Democratic Values: Flag Day marks unity and civic pride; protesters argue it shouldn’t be overshadowed by militaristic spectacle.
- Birthday Context: Choosing June 14 for both the parade and the president’s birthday underscores fears of personal aggrandizement.
“On June 14th—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday,” reads the event post. “A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else.”
This local action joins similar “No King” protests in Manitowoc, Milwaukee and beyond. Earlier this year, Sheboygan saw large turnouts for “Hands Off!” and “May Day” demonstrations, mobilized around federal funding cuts, trade tariffs and immigration policies. Weekly “We the People” gatherings—formerly Thursdays and Saturdays at North 14th & Erie Avenue—have moved to Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. on South Business Drive near Wilson Avenue.
Karen Hilt, a familiar face at both May Day and We the People events, emphasizes the stakes: saving democracy today ensures freedom tomorrow—for us, and our children.
Whether you’re driven by budget priorities, civil liberties or community solidarity, Lakeshore Indivisible welcomes all voices. Bring a sign, bring a friend—and share your thoughts below to keep the conversation going.
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