More than 25 ‘No Kings’ protested planned in New Hampshire. Here’s when, where

Thousands are expected to gather in cities across New England and the United States on Oct. 18 for a second round of “No Kings” protests.

There are 28 protests in New Hampshire, including several on the Seacoast.

In Rochester, 50501 NH will hold a Tea Party demonstration where large tea bags will be thrown into the Cocheco and then retrieved. The No Kings Day event will begin at the N. Main Street bridge over the Cocheco at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18.

There will be also be protests in Market Square in Portsmouth from 1 – 3 p.m. and in Dover from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., among others.

The protests are a coordinated day of action targeting what organizers call the rise of political dynasties and anti-democratic power. In June, organizers estimated that the demonstrations drew over five million people across more than 2,100 events across the country.

Here’s what else to know about the protests in New Hampshire and on the Seacoast.

What are the “No Kings” protests?

The “No Kings” movement, launched by Indivisible, a nonprofit coalition of political action groups, is a response to what they describe as increasingly authoritarian tactics by President Donald Trump.

The group says that Trump is ignoring mass shootings, “terrorizing” communities by deploying troops to cities and threatening democratic processes through voter suppression and redistricting efforts. They say they are also responding to his actions on immigration, healthcare and the economy.

“The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty,” reads a statement on the website.

The protests are intended to be nonviolent.

“No Kings” events to happen across the Seacoast

Multiple towns on the Seacoast in New Hampshire and Maine are holding No Kings protests on Oct. 18.

“No Kings” events in New Hampshire

There are at least 28 protests planned in New Hampshire this weekend.

Below is a list of communities in New Hampshire holding protests this weekend. Find more information on your local community’s event here.

Contributing: Jennifer Lindahl

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: What is ‘No Kings’ protest? 8 protests planned on the Seacoast