Binghamton will be one of the sites of many protests planned across the country on June 14 to coincide with President Donald Trump’s planned military parade taking place in Washington, D.C.
The rally is one of more than 1,500 protests planned that day, dubbed “No Kings Day” by event organizers, as an action they say is designed to “reject authoritarianism.”
Here’s what to know.
Why are people protesting on June 14?
The rally, spearheaded by the No Kings organization, is a part of a “nationwide day of defiance” against the Trump administration.
The rallies will coincide with a Washington, D.C. parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, according to USA TODAY. The date is also President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, but the administration has said that is a coincidence.
The parade will be the first in Washington, D.C., since 1991 when a large-scale military parade was held to celebrate the end of the Gulf War.
The No Kings website called the planned parade “a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday and “a spectacle meant to look like strength.”
What is planned in Binghamton?
A local rally will begin at 1 p.m. on June 14 in front of the Broome County Courthouse, located at 92 Court St.
Several local organizations are hosting the event including Indivisible Binghamton, 50501 Binghamton, Citizen Action of the Southern Tier, the Broome County Democratic Committee, the Democratic Women of Broome County and the Town of Union Democrats.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Why are people protesting in Binghamton on June 14? What to know about ‘No Kings Day’
Reporting by Jillian McCarthy and Kathryn Palmer, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin / Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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