Dialogue and Peaceful Determination Punctuate Seattle ‘No Kings’ Protest
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Seattle Police Department
On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 14, tens of thousands of Seattleites peacefully gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through the city to the Seattle Center for a demonstration. The atmosphere was one of determination, punctuated by the rustle of handmade signs and the murmur of anticipation. As the crowd swelled, a sense of community solidified, transcending individual differences.
Seattle Police Outreach and Engagement Team (POET) officers took time to connect with organizers in advance and during the large event, ensuring the route was safe and clear. Repeatedly throughout the day, people stopped officers to thank them or ask about POET, a group of around 10 specially trained SPD officers that provide enhanced cooperation, conversation, and coordination with the community.
The march began slowly, a river of people of all ages flowing from the park’s heart, down Pine Street, and weaving through city streets. There were no confrontations or property destruction — only the rhythmic shuffle of feet, conversation, occasional guitar playing, and chants echoing off the buildings. Parents pushed strollers, friends walked arm-in-arm, and individuals marched with heads held high, their collective presence a powerful statement.
Three hours later, the almost two-mile procession began arriving at the Seattle Center, filling the expanse near the Space Needle with a mosaic of colors and faces. The energy remained one of hopeful solidarity, a testament to the city’s commitment to dialogue and change through peaceful protest.
On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 14, tens of thousands of Seattleites peacefully gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through the city to the Seattle Center for a demonstration. The atmosphere was one of determination, punctuated by the rustle of handmade signs and the murmur of anticipation. As the crowd swelled, a sense of community solidified, transcending individual differences.
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| Demonstrators talk to P.O.E.T. officers at the Seattle No Kings march |
Seattle Police Outreach and Engagement Team (POET) officers took time to connect with organizers in advance and during the large event, ensuring the route was safe and clear. Repeatedly throughout the day, people stopped officers to thank them or ask about POET, a group of around 10 specially trained SPD officers that provide enhanced cooperation, conversation, and coordination with the community.
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| The march was two miles long Photo courtesy Seattle Police Department |
The march began slowly, a river of people of all ages flowing from the park’s heart, down Pine Street, and weaving through city streets. There were no confrontations or property destruction — only the rhythmic shuffle of feet, conversation, occasional guitar playing, and chants echoing off the buildings. Parents pushed strollers, friends walked arm-in-arm, and individuals marched with heads held high, their collective presence a powerful statement.
Three hours later, the almost two-mile procession began arriving at the Seattle Center, filling the expanse near the Space Needle with a mosaic of colors and faces. The energy remained one of hopeful solidarity, a testament to the city’s commitment to dialogue and change through peaceful protest.
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70,000 attended
This is outstanding. Well done peaceful Seattle protesters and well done Seattle Police! The POET officers are exactly what policing should be. I am so very proud to be from here and still reside here.
This isn't the whole story, though. During the afternoon, a few dozen agitators in black bloc committed assaults outside the ICE facility in Tukwila, and later in the evening, protesters downtown started lighting fires in the streets again and attacking officers. Neither group of rioters faced consequences, so they'll be emboldened to do it yet again.
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