Free America Weekend

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{{Infobox civil conflict

| date = July 4, 2025

| place = Various locations in the United States

| methods = Protest

| status = Finished

| side1 = Main organizers

  • 50501 movement
  • Indivisible movement{{cite web |title='Free America': Anti-Trump Protests Taking Place Nationwide on 4th of July |url=https://www.newsweek.com/free-america-protests-nationwide-july-4-2092433 |website=Newsweek |access-date=July 4, 2025}}
  • Women's March{{cite web |title='Free America Weekend' Ignites 50-State Wave of Protests Against Trump on July 4 |url=https://communityjournal.net/free-america-weekend-ignites-50-state-wave-of-protests-against-trump-on-july-4/ |website=communityjournal.net |access-date=July 4, 2025}}

Other organizers

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Free America Weekend (also known as "No Kings Protest 2.0") was a protest organized for the weekend of Independence Day (July 4) in the United States in 2025. Organized by the Women's March, activities were planned in approximately 300 cities.{{Cite web |last=Lindahl |first=Jennifer |title='Good Trouble Lives On' and 'Free America Weekend' protests head to Alabama in July |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2025/06/26/are-good-trouble-and-free-america-protests-happening-in-alabama-what-to-know-about-duel-protests/84370992007/ |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last1=Graham |first1=Ruth |last2=Sands |first2=Darren |last3=Parsons |first3=Rachel |date=2025-07-04 |title=Some Americans Are Protesting the Trump Administration on July 4 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/us/politics/trump-protests-4th-july.html |access-date=2025-07-05 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

The 50501 movement and the Indivisible movement also participated in the initiative,{{Cite news |author=MKE Community Journal |title='Free America Weekend' Ignites 50-State Wave of Protests Against Trump on July 4 |url=https://communityjournal.net/free-america-weekend-ignites-50-state-wave-of-protests-against-trump-on-july-4/}}{{Cite web |date=2025-06-30 |title="Free America": Anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide on 4th of July |url=https://www.newsweek.com/free-america-protests-nationwide-july-4-2092433 |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Newsweek |language=en}} however, the Indivisible movement coined the event as "No Kings 2.0", as a reference to the "No Kings Protest".

Protests by U.S. state

= Alabama =

Events were planned in Gadsden,{{Cite web |last=Pratt |first=Austin |date=2025-07-04 |title=Free America protest in Gadsden celebrates Fourth of July with a call for unity and change |url=https://abc3340.com/news/local/free-america-protest-in-gadsden-celebrates-fourth-of-july-with-a-call-for-unity-and-change |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=WBMA |language=en}} Montgomery, Mobile, Birmingham and Center Point.{{Cite web |title=Montgomery, AL Free America Weekend Food and School Supply Drive |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/montgomery-al-free-america-weekend-food-and-school-supply-drive |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-07-01 |title=Map and list of cities hosting anti-Trump protests on Fourth of July |url=https://www.newsweek.com/map-lists-cities-trump-protests-2092556 |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Lindahl |first=Jennifer |title='Good Trouble Lives On' and 'Free America Weekend' protests head to Alabama in July |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2025/06/26/are-good-trouble-and-free-america-protests-happening-in-alabama-what-to-know-about-duel-protests/84370992007/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}

= Alaska =

An event was planned in Soldotna.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-01 |title=Map and list of cities hosting anti-Trump protests on Fourth of July |url=https://www.newsweek.com/map-lists-cities-trump-protests-2092556 |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}

= Arkansas =

Events were planned in Little Rock and Mena.{{Cite web |title=No Kings 2.0 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/808775/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}

= California =

Event were planned in Los Angeles, Marysville, Chula Vista, San Mateo and West Hollywood.{{Cite web |title=FREE AMERICA WEEKEND · Coalition Against Project 2025 |url=https://www.mobilize.us/cap25/event/806350/ |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=July 4th Protest to RESIST everything trump · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/808771/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=SAN MATEO - Protest for Our Democracy · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/804338/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=No Kings March - Democracy Action Network / Indivisible · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/791582/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}

The Los Angeles event started at City Hall.https://ktla.com/news/local-news/anti-trump-protesters-take-to-downtown-los-angeles-for-july-4-march/ Hundreds of people participated.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=Hundreds rally on July 4 against immigration raids, budget bill in downtown L.A. |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-07-04/july-4-rally |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}

= Colorado =

An event was planned in Arvada.

= Connecticut =

Events were planned in Fairfield, Groton, Hartford, Milford, and West Hartford.{{Cite web |title=SECT Visibility Brigade · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/808812/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{cite web | url=https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/03/braintree-ma-overpass-protest-no-king-2-0-trump-time-where/84458006007/ | title=The Patriot Ledger Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts }} Approximately 100 people gathered in Hamden.{{Cite web |last=Savino |first=Mike |date=2025-07-04 |title=Protesters speak out against President Trump at 'Free America' rallies |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/protesters-speak-out-against-president-trump-at-free-america-rallies/3601274/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=NBC Connecticut |language=en-US}}

= Florida =

Events were planned in Miami, Zephyrhills, Orlando and Plant City.{{Cite web |title=Miami - Reclaim Freedom Eally |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/miami-reclaim-freedom-eally |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=No Kings 2.0 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/808393/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=No Kings 2.0 Not Now Not Ever! · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/806646/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Orlando Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/orlando-free-america-weekend-1 |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}} Additionally, protests were planned in Clearwater, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Trinity.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-07-02 |title=Tampa Bay to join Fourth of July anti-Trump protests |url=https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/07/02/fourth-of-july-anti-trump-protests |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Axios |language=en}}

Approximately 200 people gathered in downtown Miami.{{Cite web |last=Odzer |first=Ari |date=2025-07-04 |title=Anti-Trump protesters demonstrate in downtown Miami on Independence Day |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/anti-trump-protesters-demonstrate-in-downtown-miami-on-independence-day/3652025/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=NBC 6 South Florida |language=en-US}}

= Illinois =

Events were planned in Bloomington, Chicago, Des Plaines, Galena, Glenview, Peoria, Quincy, and Springfield.{{Cite web |title=People's Independence Day Chicago |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/people-s-independence-day-chicago |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Free America Friday: July 4th No Kings 2.0 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/807459/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-07-04 |title=7 Illinois Cities Swapping Fireworks for Protests |url=https://101theeagle.com/illinois-4th-of-july-protests/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=100.9 The Eagle |language=en}}

= Indiana =

An event was planned in Indianapolis.{{Cite web |title=Indiana 50501 Community Cookout |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/indiana-50501-community-picnic |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}} People gathered at Garfield Park in downtown Indianapolis.{{Cite web |last=Bundy |first=Zach |date=2025-07-04 |title=Indianapolis July 4 protest takes community building approach |url=https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indianapolis-july-4-protest-takes-community-building-approach |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=WFYI Public Media |language=en-us}}

= Iowa =

An event was planned in Cedar Rapids.{{Cite web |title=Cedar Rapids - Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/cedar-rapids-no-kings-2-0 |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= Louisiana =

An event was planned in Lafayette.{{Cite web |title=337 Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/337-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=NO KINGS 2.0 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/806048/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}

= Maine =

In Maine, events were planned in Freeport and Portland.

= Maryland =

An event was planned in North East.{{Cite web |title=LET FREEDOM RING! |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/let-freedom-ring |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= Massachusetts =

Events were planned in Swansea, Topsfield and Salem.{{Cite web |title=No Kings 2 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/808637/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=No Kings 2.0 Middleton · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/809140/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=FREE AMERICA : No Kings 2.0 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/809881/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}} Activities were also planned in Braintree and Worcester. Approximately 400 people attended the Worcester demonstration.{{Cite web |last=Borondy |first=Kinga |title=Protesters bring July 4 spirit of independence to No Kings rally 2.0 in Worcester |url=https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/2025/07/04/protesters-decry-trump-budget-bill-at-no-kings-rally-2-0-in-worcester/84472417007/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=The Worcester Telegram & Gazette |language=en-US}}

= Michigan =

An event was planned in Riverview.{{Cite web |title=Freedom vs Fascism |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/freedom-vs-fascism |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= Minnesota =

An event was planned in St. Cloud.{{Cite web |title=St Cloud Area Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/st-cloud-area-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= Missouri =

An event was planned in Saint Joseph.{{Cite web |title=Let Freedom Ring in St. Joseph! |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/let-freedom-ring-in-st-joseph |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= Montana =

An event was planned in Forsyth.{{Cite web |title=Forsyth Free America BBQ & Protest |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/forsyth-free-america-bbq-protest |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= New Hamphshire =

Events were planned in Suncook and Portsmouth.{{Cite web |title=NH Statewide Bridge Occupation. Liberty for All: Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/nh-statewide-bridge-occupation-liberty-for-all-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Good Trouble: No Kings · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/806737/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}

= New Jersey =

Events were planned in Trenton, Pine Hill,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-07-02 |title=Anti-Trump protests planned for July 4 in Philly region |url=https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/07/02/trump-protest-july-4-free-america-philly |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=Axios |language=en}} and Princeton.{{Cite web |title=NJ 50501 - Trenton - Free America Protest |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/nj-50501-trenton-free-america-protest |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Indivisible Princeton July Meeting · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/810024/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}

= New Mexico =

An event was planned in Alamogordo.{{Cite web |title=Otero County Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/otero-county-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= New York =

In New York, events were planned in Brewster,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-07-04 |title=Free America demonstration planned for Brewster |url=https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/07/04/free-america-demonstration-planned-for-brewster/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Mid Hudson News |language=en-US}} Mamaroneck,{{Cite web |title=Free America, July 4th Weekend in Mamaroneck |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/mamaroneck-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}} and New Paltz.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-07-02 |title=These New York Towns Will Boycott, Protest July 4th Celebrations |url=https://hudsonvalleypost.com/july-4th-boycott-protest-new-york/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Hudson Valley Post |language=en}} Approxiately 125 people attended the Brewster demonstration.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-07-05 |title="Free America" demonstration held in Brewster |url=https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/07/05/free-america-demonstration-held-in-brewster/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Mid Hudson News |language=en-US}}

= North Carolina =

An event was planned in Morrisville.{{Cite web |title=Triangle Bridges to Freedom |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/triangle-bridges-to-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= Ohio =

An event was planned in Columbus.{{Cite web |title=Columbus, Ohio Free America Weeken |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/columbus-ohio-free-america-weeken |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}} Protesters gathered at the Ohio Statehouse.{{Cite web |last=Lindkvist |first=Kierstin |date=2025-07-04 |title=Ohioans rally at statehouse to protest Trump on Independence Day |url=https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/ohioans-rally-at-statehouse-to-protest-bill-on-independence-day-50501-protesters-4th-of-july-trump-gop-maga-big-beautiful-bill-republicans-israel-bibi-nehtanyahu-war-national-nation-ohio-statehouse |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=WTTE |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Protesters gather at Ohio statehouse on July 4 |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2025/07/04/protest-at-statehouse-july-4 |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=spectrumnews1.com |language=en}}

= Oklahoma =

An event was planned in Tulsa.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=Protestors gather on July 4th to protest Trump administration |url=https://www.fox23.com/news/protestors-gather-on-july-4th-to-protest-trump-administration/article_19d71453-f4e9-4507-86a8-92b5c46d351f.html |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=www.fox23.com |language=en}}

= Oregon =

In Oregon, there were demonstrations in Portland.{{Cite web |title=Portland Oregon Free America Weekend—Sellwood Bridge Protest |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/portland-oregon-free-america-weekend-sellwood-bridge-protest |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}https://www.koin.com/news/protests/protests-against-trump-ice-unfold-in-portland-on-fourth-of-july/ Approximately 500 people attended a demonstration in Eugene.{{Cite web |last=Kochanski |first=Haleigh |title=Demonstrators line Eugene's streets for 'No Kings since 1776' protest on Fourth of July |url=https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2025/07/04/no-kings-since-1776-eugene-protest-fourth-of-july/84474531007/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=The Register-Guard |language=en-US}}

= Pennsylvania =

In Pennsylvania, events were planned in King of Prussia, Lancaster, Springfield, and Wilkes-Barre.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-05 |title=Trump opponents in W-B make call to 'Free America' on July 4th weekend |url=https://www.citizensvoice.com/2025/07/05/trump-opponents-in-w-b-make-call-to-free-america-on-july-4th-weekend/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice |language=en-US}}

= Rhode Island =

In Rhode Island, a protest was planned in Providence.

= South Carolina =

An event was planned in Myrtle Beach.{{Cite web |title=Myrtle Beach Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/myrtle-beach-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= South Dakota =

An event was held in Sioux Falls.{{cite web | url=https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/04/pro-democracy-protest-marks-the-fourth-of-july-in-sioux-falls/84472561007/ | title=Argus Leader Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts }}

= Tennessee =

An event was planned in Fayetteville.{{Cite web |title=Liberty and Justice for ALL/ No Kings 2.0 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/808080/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}

= Texas =

Events are planned in Houston, Kerville, Austin and San Antonio.{{Cite web |title=Houston Free America Weekend |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/houston-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Barber |first=Katy |date=July 1, 2025 |title=San Antonio, Texas gears up for July 4th 'Free America Weekend' protests |url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/politics/article/july-4-protests-san-antonio-austin-houston-20389838.php |access-date=July 4, 2025 |work=MySA}}

Approximately 150 people participated in Dallas.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=About 150 gather in downtown Dallas for Independence Day rally, Trump protests |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2025/07/04/dallas-community-gathers-downtown-for-independence-day-rally-protests-trump-admin/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}

= Utah =

An event was planned in Salt Lake City.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-07-02 |title=Anti-Trump protests planned for July 4 in Salt Lake City |url=https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/07/02/july-4-free-america-trump-protests-utah-salt-lake |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Axios |language=en}} Protesters gathered at the Utah State Capitol.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=Utahns gather at Capitol to protest 'Big Beautiful Bill' for Fourth of July |url=https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/utahns-gather-at-capitol-to-protest-big-beautiful-bill-for-fourth-of-july |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU) |language=en}}

= Vermont =

An event was planned in Shelburne.

= Virginia =

An event was planned in Roanoke.{{Cite web |title=No Kings 2.0 Roanoke VA |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/roanoke-va-free-america-weekend |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}

= Washington =

Events were planned in Seattle and Port Townsend.{{Cite web |title=Seattle: Queen Anne Resist |url=https://action.womensmarch.com/events/seattle-queen-anne-resist |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Women's March |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=No Kings 2.0 · Indivisible |url=https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/807229/ |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Mobilize |language=en}}

In Seattle, Capitol Hill Pride hosted a "Free America 4th of July March & Rally" at Seattle Central College.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=For some in Seattle, July 4 was about protest instead of celebration |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/for-some-in-seattle-july-4-was-about-protest-instead-of-celebration/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}

= Wisconsin =

Events were planned in Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Neenah, Oshkosh.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Are there Fourth of July protests? What to know about 'Free America' actions in Wisconsin |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2025/07/02/free-america-no-kings-protests-on-july-4-what-to-know-in-wisconsin/84445215007/ |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Journal Sentinel |language=en-US}}

= Wyoming =

An event was planned in Jackson.

International protests

In Canada, Vancouver Against Fascism organized a protest in Vancouver under the name of "Rally for Democracy", adjacent to the protests in the US.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=Rally for Democracy |url=https://www.vancouveragainstfascism.ca/events/rally-for-democracy |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=VANCOUVER AGAINST FASCISM |language=en-CA}} In Germany, Democrats Abroad organized a protest in Berlin, which plans to march from Pariser Platz to Bebelplatz.{{Cite web |last=Spector |first=Cameron |title=July 4th Protest! |url=https://www.democratsabroad.org/324260/july_4th_protest |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Democrats Abroad |language=en}} In Japan, Democrats Abroad organized a protest, locally named "Not America's last Birthday", in Minato, Tokyo, scheduling a meeting in the Daiba Station, Exit 2A.{{Cite web |last=rossitto |first=sarajean |title=DAJ Kanto July 4 - Not America's last Birthday |url=https://www.democratsabroad.org/sarajean/daj_kanto_july_4_2025 |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=Democrats Abroad |language=en}}

See also

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