Park City residents join national ‘No Kings’ protest on I-80 overpass

Park City demonstrators join nationwide Flag Day rallies opposing authoritarianism and supporting democratic freedoms.

PARK CITY, Utah — Park City community members gathered Saturday morning on the pedestrian overpass at Kimball Junction, joining a nationwide “No Kings” day of protest against authoritarianism.

The demonstration, part of a coordinated effort across the U.S. on Flag Day and former President Donald Trump’s birthday, aligned with a military parade in Washington, D.C. Protesters lined the I-80 overpass from 9:30 to 11 a.m., displaying signs and banners to drivers below in a peaceful act of resistance. Participants assembled in the back of the Whole Foods parking lot, as organized by the Pro-Active Alliance and Utah Overpass Action.

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Additional demonstrations were scheduled in Heber City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Provo. In Heber, protesters gathered in front of City Hall at 11 a.m.

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office released a statement ahead of the protest, affirming its commitment to First Amendment rights while emphasizing the need for public safety.

“We are dedicated to supporting those who choose to gather and protest lawfully,” the statement read. “At the same time, preserving public safety remains a top priority… Should individuals engage in unlawful activity… arrests will be made when necessary.”

Saturday’s rallies echoed similar demonstrations held on Presidents Day earlier this year in Washington, D.C., under the same “No Kings” banner, emphasizing the movement’s ongoing concerns about democratic backsliding.