Columbus residents join with others around the country for a protest rally downtown

Carla Clark | For The Republic Protestors gather and listen to speakers during the No Kings Protest at Columbus City Hall held on the No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance, Columbus, Ind., Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Columbus residents joined with protesters around the U.S. Saturday for a “No Kings” rally in downtown Columbus at City Hall.

The event included music from several groups, guest speakers, and a march.

Booths and tables from organizations were set up around the city hall plaza.

Participants also donated canned goods during the rally to donate to a food pantry.