MEDIA ADVISORY
Oct 13, 2025
ROCHESTER - On Saturday, October 18, there will be over 2,000 "NO KINGS" events being held around the United States, as well as in other countries. Here in Rochester, we have MANY events! These will range from smaller groups with signs to honk & waves around Monroe County and beyond, to a march in the city. Learn more about NO KINGS.

All of these events share one common message: "We don't do kings in America!" We are protesting the authoritarian takeover of our country. We are urging our political representatives to do whatever they can to halt the advancing deterioration of our Civil Rights. We are calling on the military to remember that their oath is to the Constitution, not to the president. And we are calling for all concerned citizens to join us.

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MONROE COUNTY: MAKING MOVES TO DEMAND NO KINGS
On October 18, join your fellow Rochesterians, near and far, at one or more of these events to make your voice heard. 

Together, with local partners, including G.R.I.T. and others, we're kicking off the day in Pittsford and Gates. Our goal of being in various towns throughout the day is to make this protest day accessible across the county! We'll rally mid-day in Brighton and wrap up in Webster. All are welcome. 

 

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

PITTSFORD: 8-9:30am - Join us to kick off a National day of saying NO KINGS as we the people reject this administration's fascism, lawlessness, military presence in our cities, and defiance of our constitutional rights. 
Location: Four Corners of Pittsford Main and State St. 
Parking: Public parking behind the library or behind Breathe Yoga. Carpool if you can.
Mutual aid: Food & personal care items will be collected for The Pittsford Food Cupboard, Roc Mutual Aid and Roc Food Not Bombs. 

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FAIRPORT: 10-12pm - We invite you to join us in a strong and peaceful street-lined protest against this adminstration's fascism, lawlessness, military presence in our cities, and defiance of our constitutional rights. 
Location: West Church Street & South Main Street
Parking: Residential streets off of West Church Street. Carpool, bike, or walk if possible.
Mutual aid: Food items will be collected at the Fairport Library for the Perinton Food Shelf. There will also be an opportunity at the event to contribute to Roc Mutual Aid and Roc Food Not Bombs.

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GATES: 10-12pm - Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. 
Location: Corner of Buffalo Rd and Pixley Rd - 2235 Buffalo Rd, Gates, NY 14624
Parking: Pixley Road in front of Sungrove Blossoms and lot across the street by Dollar Tree and Tops Market.
Mutual aid: Partners ROC 6.19 5K/Jazz and 50501 RocNY will be collecting school supplies on-site for Agape Haven of Abundance, as well as personal care items for distribution by Roc Mutual Aid and Roc Food Not Bombs. There will also be an opportunity at the event to contribute to these organizations monetarily. 

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BRIGHTON: 12-1pm - We know this administration thinks their rule is absolute. We won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Join us for a short rally with 50501 RocNY as we share updates, host speakers, and check in with protestors moving across Monroe County.
Location: 12 corners including Monroe Ave, Elmwood Ave, and Winton Rd
Parking: Brighton Commons plaza and 12 corners Brighton plaza
Mutual aid: 50501 RocNY and partners will be collecting personal care items on-site for distribution by Roc Mutual Aid and Roc Food Not Bombs. There will also be an opportunity to contribute monetarily to Bethany House.

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HAMLIN: 2-4pm - NO KINGS echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. 
Location: 1658 Lake Rd N, Hamlin, NY 14464

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HENRIETTA: 2-4pm - In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Grow our movement and join us.
Location: Henrietta Town Hall - 475 Calkins Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Parking: Town Hall then Veterans Park and Rec Center
Mutual aid: 50501 RocNY and partners will be collecting personal care items on-site for distribution by Roc Mutual Aid and Roc Food Not Bombs. There will also be an opportunity to contribute monetarily to Bethany House.

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WEBSTER: 3-5pm - We invite you to wrap up the day in Webster. Together, we say NO KINGS!
Location: New York 404 & Hard Road, Webster, NY 14580
Mutual aid: 50501 RocNY and partners will be collecting personal care items on-site for distribution by Roc Mutual Aid and Roc Food Not Bombs. There will also be an opportunity to contribute monetarily to Bethany House.

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*Press contacts for each event can be requested by emailing: press@50501rocny.org.​

 

A NOTE FOR PROTESTORS

• Consider how you want to make the most of your protest day. If you're heading out, bring a friend or a group of friends, and plan for parking and accessibility. Bring a water bottle. Carpool or walk when possible. We encourage attending more than one, if you have time and resources. If you've got experience at protests and want to get involved, it's not too late to sign up to support the day. If you're not sure about attending, drive by with a honk and wave, maybe share a sign from the car. And if you stay home, consider at-home actions to support the Rochester community. More details on ways you can participate will be added here soon. 

• We ask everyone to assess their personal sense of safety on the day. At 50501 RocNY, we ensure that each listed location has prioritized the planning and safety of attendees with a dedicated lead organizer, lead safety marshal, lead medic, and press contact. 

• Events with mutual aid collections for personal care items are specifically asking for hygiene and period products, socks, and underwear. These items will be distributed by Roc Mutual Aid and Roc Food Not Bombs. For all mutual aid items, we thank you for anything you can share.

 

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

 

50501 RocNY is is the Rochester, New York and Monroe County chapter of the national FIFTY-FIFTY-ONE a decentralized, non-partisan grassroots movement.

Follow us on: Instagram, BlueSky, TikTok
Email: press@50501rocny.org

 

G.R.I.T. (Greater Rochester Integrity and Truth) is a grassroots political action group established in 2024 in Fairport, NY. We believe it's important to 1) take action, 2) be knowledgeable, and 3) be supported by the community. G.R.I.T. is hosting 10/18 NO KINGS events in Pittsford and Fairport. Find us on Facebook.