On Saturday, March 28, Corvalisites are being welcomed to come together with millions of Americans across the country in a third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action to protest our country’s slide toward authoritarianism and abuses of federal power.
No Kings III in Corvallis will feature activities at three locations:
OSU McNary Field, 250 SW Campus Way (noon – 1 pm). McNary Field is the green lawn area at 11th street and Monroe on the east side of OSU.
Central Park, including the Arts Center Plaza, 650 NW Monroe Ave (noon – 3 pm)
Benton County Courthouse and a few blocks north and south along 4th Street (noon – 3 pm)
A sidewalk parade will leave from the west side of McNary Field at 12:30 pm and head to Central Park, and then commencing again at 1 pm from Central Park to the Benton County Courthouse.
Speakers
Activities at Central Park include speakers, music and interactive art for people of all ages. The following speakers will be featured at the Central Park Gazebo from 1-1:30:
Jazmin Florez, Party for Socialism and Liberation
John Schoenhals, Party for Socialism and Liberation
Rick Staggenborg, Soldiers for Peace International and Veterans for Peace
Joseph Orosco, OSU philosophy professor; director of Peace Studies; and president of United Academics of OSU.
“For No Kings III in Corvallis, we’re offering a ‘choose your own protest’ type event. People are welcome to join in activities at any of the locations,” said event organizer Karen Shell. “Plenty of people will be lined up along 4th Street the whole time. Others may join in the sidewalk parade, and some may hang out at Central Park. Our goal is to provide multiple ways for people to participate.”
“We are expecting the largest protest turnout in the history of Corvallis,” added Shell. “People are fed up with the current administration’s violent, authoritarian actions. We’re bringing our community together to send a simple but powerful message: We don’t do kings or dictators in America.”
Participants are encouraged to walk, bike or use public transportation since parking is limited. This event also includes a food drive.
Schedule
12 pm-12:30 pm
OSU (McNary Field) – Welcome and Corvallis Singing Resistance Choir
12:30 pm-1 pm
Sidewalk Parade from McNary Field to Central Park.
1 pm-1:30 pm
Central Park Gazebo –speakers and musical performances
1:30 pm-2 pm
Sidewalk Parade continues from Central Park to Benton County Courthouse for the Dance for Democracy and other activities.
Activities at Central Park (Noon – 3 pm)
- Music and speakers at the Gazebo from 1 pm – 3 pm.
- Children’s arts and community engagement activities at Arts Center Plaza including:
- Kids Coloring: Sit down with friends and color. Choose a favorite theme.
- Flags: Make your unique flag for No Kings III.
- Community Mural: Add your contribution to a mural illustrating our community’s thoughts and feelings.
- Sidewalk Chalk Art: Create a special collaborative work of art.
- Threads of Resistance – Corvallis Justice Quilt: create a square for the community quilt. No sewing required.
- Bracelet Making: String beads to make a bracelet for you or someone special.
- Face Painting
- Frog Hats: Good Trouble Corvallis’ frog hats will be available. These hats are an Oregon symbol of voice, and donations help support the community. Get one before they run out.
- Food Drive (Good Trouble Corvallis).
- Really, really free market: free food, clothes, and zines. Write letters for political prisoners and learn about donating to local organizations and ways to get involved.
Activities at Benton County Courthouse (noon – 3 pm)
- Dance of Democracy: Dance party with a DJ
- Art of Resistance: Protest art exhibit by local artists
- Flags of Justice: Take a break and express your thoughts, ideas and / or art to a part of a community banner of flags.
- Threads of Resistance – Corvallis Justice Quilt: create a square for the community quilt. No sewing required!
- Post It Notes to Congress: Do you want to share your voice with our members of Congress? Write here, and it will be shared with them.
- Indivisible Benton County Information Tent
- Food Drive (Good Trouble Corvallis). Every protest is a food drive.
- Sign-making table (Third Act)
- Valley Neighbors for Environmental Quality and Safety (VNEQS): “Eat a cookie, Talk trash” table to learn the latest on the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
- Benton County Forest Defense: Information, plus forest-focused coloring books and letter writing for kids
- League of Women Voters of Corvallis: Test your civics knowledge with their spinning wheel game.
- Young Democratic Socialists of America
- Plus plenty of other informational tables
Additional information about the day’s activities can be seen at: https://indivisiblebc.org/no-kings-iii-location-and-schedule/.
According to organizers, No Kings is a mass, nonviolent movement that has already mobilized millions — from over five million participants on June 14, 2025, to over 7 million people joining 2,700+ events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia on October 18, 2025 — and is growing as communities unite to reject authoritarian power grabs and defend dignity and freedom.
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