Uncertain weather did not deter over 100 people who joined the No Kings protest along the bypass on St. Croix on Saturday.
Holding handmade signs of all colors and types, the protesters stood in sunshine and rain to emphasize their feelings the desire for change. Passing cars honked in unity with those actively involved. Even pets displayed signs marking the day.
Ryan Flegal, one of the organizers of the event, said, “What an outpouring of support we saw here in St. Croix and across the nation and across the world for No Kings. Hundreds of thousands if not millions of people stood up for democracy today. And this message is especially important here in the Virgin Islands, where we’re excluded from the national democratic process. It is especially important when policies made by an unpopular president in Washington come to our shores and affect the lives of people in our community. From health care to ICE raids, from wars we didn’t vote for to the defunding of our health care system, our community and our country are saying loudly: No Kings.”
“Well over 100 people gathered Saturday morning at the Christiansted Bypass Overlook for the St. Croix No Kings Day protest, joining protesters in St. Thomas, St. John, and more than 3000 other No Kings demonstrations held across the United States and internationally in opposition to authoritarianism and in defense of democracy.
The event was peaceful and reflected strong community concern about the impact of federal policies on the Virgin Islands were residents are affected by national decisions without full representation in Washington.
The St. Croix protest was part of a growing movement rejecting rule by fear, cruelty and concentrated power, and affirming that no president is above the law or beyond accountability.” Ryan Flegal said.
Outside of the U.S., rallies took place in Rome, London, Paris and more than a dozen other countries from Europe to Latin America and Australia.
According to PBS News, organizers were expecting 9 million participants. As of Sunday, no actual number has been reported.
Associated Press reported 5 million people in the June 2025 and 7 million in the October 2025 No Kings rallies with 3100 events, 500 more than October registered in all 50 states.
