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Bruce Springsteen to Headline No Kings Rally in St. Paul
3/24/2026, 5:44:31 PM
Overview of the No Kings Rally
Bruce Springsteen is set to perform at the No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 28. This event, which is expected to be the largest of its kind, will feature a lineup of prominent political figures and activists, including U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, Jane Fonda, and Joan Baez. The rally aims to address concerns over what organizers describe as the authoritarianism and corruption of the Trump administration.
Event Details and Structure
The No Kings rally will commence at noon with marches from three locations: Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul College, and Western Sculpture Park. These marches will converge at the Minnesota State Capitol for a main stage rally scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Springsteen will perform his new protest song, "Streets of Minneapolis," which critiques federal agents and references recent events in the Twin Cities. The song's lyrics highlight the deaths of two local residents, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and emphasize themes of justice and civic engagement.
Broader Movement and Participation
The No Kings rally is part of a nationwide movement, with over 3,000 protests planned across the country. Organizers report significant participation in previous events, with over five million attendees at rallies last June and more than seven million in October. The St. Paul event is positioned as the flagship gathering, reflecting a growing momentum for civic activism against perceived governmental overreach.
Key Figures and Performers
In addition to Bruce Springsteen, the rally will feature a diverse array of speakers and performers, including:
- Joan Baez, singer and activist
- Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
- Attorney General Keith Ellison
- Jane Fonda, actor and activist
- Maggie Rogers, singer-songwriter and activist
The event will also include local leaders and community organizations, with additional speakers expected to be announced.
Commitment to Nonviolence
Organizers have emphasized the importance of nonviolent action throughout the rally. A strict policy banning weapons will be enforced, and participants are encouraged to act lawfully and de-escalate any potential confrontations. This commitment to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of the No Kings movement, which seeks to foster civic engagement and collective action.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the rally is anticipated to draw significant crowds, specific security measures and crowd estimates have yet to be confirmed. Additionally, the complete list of speakers and the detailed program for the main stage rally remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Citizens stood for justice, their voices ringing through the night, and there were bloody footprints where mercy should have stood, and two dead left to die on snow-filled streets, Alex Pretti and Renee Good.” — Bruce Springsteen, musician and activist
The No Kings rally in St. Paul represents a critical moment in the ongoing dialogue about governance and civic responsibility in the United States.
