Thousands prepare for No Kings 3 demonstrations across Central Ohio. by WSYX Staff Sat, March 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM Updated Sat, March 28, 2026 at 9:23 AM Activists emphasized that the demonstration was not only about national policies but also aimed to send a message to city officials in this photo from Oct. 18, 2025. (WSYX) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) - The Ohio Statehouse will be bustling this Saturday as the community gathers for the national No Kings 3 protest. At 4 p.m., demonstrators will gather outside the Ohio Statehouse's William McKinley monument, joining over 20 other groups across Central Ohio in protest of the current Trump administration. Thousands are expected to participate in the first mass national No Kings protest of 2026. Two previous happened back in June and October. Common Cause Ohio, Columbus 50501, Indivisible Central Ohio and ACLU Ohio are partnering locally for the national day of action. The Statehouse event will feature special guest speakers, including: * State Rep. Munira Abdullahi * Retired Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich * ACLU legislative director Gary Daniels * Pastor Derrick Holmes * Associate director of Common Cause Ohio Mia Lewis In addition to the rally at the Ohio Statehouse, other local No Kings protests are as follows: * 10-11 a.m.: New Albany * 10-11 a.m.: Neil Avenue and Goodale Blvd * 10-11:30 a.m.: Forest Park (Karl & Sandalwood) * 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Lancaster * 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Reynoldsburg * 11 a.m.:-12 p.m. Sunbury * 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Marysville * 12-1 p.m.: Clintonville * 12-1 p.m.: German Village * 12-1:30 p.m.: Delaware * 12-1:30 p.m.: London * 12-1:30 p.m.: UA/Grandview * 1-2 p.m.: Bexley * 1-2 p.m.: Newark * 1-2 p.m.: Westerville * 1-2 p.m.: Zanesville * 1-2:30 p.m.: Pickerington * 1-2:30 p.m.: Worthington * 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Hilliard * 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Mount Vernon * 2-3 p.m.: Grove City * 2-3 p.m.; Guernsey County * 2-4 p.m.: Springfield * 4 p.m.: Easton Tesla Organizers say the protest is a way for concerned citizens to join the nationwide call to stand up for democracy. They stress that the protests are meant to be peaceful. SPONSORED CONTENT MORE TO EXPLORE

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