Here are the ‘No Kings' demonstration locations in Los Angeles on Saturday
Protesters walk by Hotel Dena, Hilton Pasadena, AC Hotel Pasadena and the Westin Pasadena, hotels that housed ICE officials, on Thursday.
A week after protests in Los Angeles brought nationwide attention to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids taking place across the Southland, a nationwide 'No Kings' demonstration challenging executive overreach is expected to bring thousands of people to the streets on Saturday.
At least a dozen different groups are planning to protest in the Los Angeles area Saturday, following eight consecutive days of downtown demonstrations that have condemned federal operations aimed at chasing down and capturing unauthorized immigrants at their jobs and on city streets.
See the protest locations in L.A. below. The full map is available at the 'No Kings' website.
Los Angeles County Event Route
Where: Glendale City Hall
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps
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Pasadena Event Route
Where: N. Lake Avenue and E. Colorado Boulevard
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps
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Studio City Event Route
Where: Ventura Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Accessibility: Mainly flat ground
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Los Feliz Event Route
Where: N. Vermont Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps
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Westside Event Route
Where: Unidad Park and Community Garden
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Accessibility: No stairs or steps
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Downtown L.A. Event Route
Where: 200 N. Spring St.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Accessibility: Meets ADA standards
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Los Angeles County Event Route
Where: West Hollywood Park
Time: 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Accessibility: Not listed
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Beverly Hills Event Route
Where: Beverly Hills Garden Park
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Accessibility: Mainly flat ground
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Event Route
Where: W. Pico Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Accessibility: Mainly flat ground
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Culver City Event Route
Where: Culver City Hall
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps
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Santa Monica Event Route
Where: Palisades Park
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Accessibility: Meets ADA standards
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Playa Vista Event Route
Where: Lincoln Boulevard and W. Jefferson Boulevard
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Accessibility: Meets ADA standards
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