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Photo courtesy of William Selles. Local residents lined Westwood's High Street at the Saturday, March 28, 2026 No Kings demonstration, one of several thousand planned across the nation that day.
3-29-2026 9:02pm
Hundreds Gather in Westwood as Part of Nationwide No Kings Demonstrations
Darlene Cancell
Editor
On Saturday morning, March 28, a reported estimate of over 200 local residents in Westwood lined High Street near Gay Street, as part of the coordinated day of "No Kings" demonstrations, one of approximately 3,300 planned events that same day, nationwide.
Photo courtesy of William Selles. A No Kings demonstrator wears a mask, suit, and crown, in an apparent reference to the subject of the No Kings protests, President Donald Trump.Along with Westwood's No Kings demonstration, similar events were also planned for nearby Medfield, Needham, and Dedham, Canton, Walpole, as well as Sherborn, Wellesley, and Newton.
This latest protest attracted over 8 million people across the nation, according to event organizers - the largest gathering of the movement so far. It follows nationwide No Kings demonstrations last year on June 14 when the movement launched and October 18.
Photo courtesy of William Selles. No Kings protestors on Westwood's High Street hold signs that say, "The Constitution is not optional," "Peace," and "ICE" with a line crossing out the acronym.On June 14, 2025, organizers reported that more than 5 million people participated from over 2,000 locations. Participant numbers on October 18, 2025 were reported to be almost 7 million.
National organizers have advised participants to avoid partisan language and personal attacks. They have also encouraged participants to engage in nonviolent and lawful protest.
Photo courtesy of William Selles. A participant in the Westwood No Kings protest attended with a microphone.Thanks to William Selles for his contributions to this Westwood Minute article.
