Greetings from the #NoKingsDay rally and march in #Seattle today. It was good to be there for many good reasons, and delightful to see the joy and creativity in so many signs and costumes. Huge, peaceful crowd; apparently no disruptions at all; and the rain held off until the end. #SaveDemocracy #FascismIsDead #NoKings
Playful costumes at the rally included aliens, frogs, more frogs, and a variety of colorful, grinning dinosaurs. A little larger than life here are a green alien and a blue-white-red dinosaur.
Signs at the rally included vivid takes on the gestures made by the presidents at Mount Rushmore and various versions of the current officeholders, including one in a fat suit with a crown and red cape and a sign that pointed out the emperor's lack of clothing.
People gathering at Fisher Pavilion in the Seattle Center with their anti-fascist, pro-democracy signs; speakers and band are on top of the exhibition building and look a little small and remote, but could be heard loud and clear.