An estimated five million people attended “No Kings Day” protests across the United States on October 18, 2025, likely making it the largest day of protest in American history. In Arizona, more than 40 events were planned across the weekend, from Tucson to Phoenix to Tuba City.
A fashion for absurdist inflatable costumes had spread across the country from Portland, a form of “tactical frivolity“.
In a few small pockets, a harder edge was present
But the atmosphere near the Arizona State Capitol was largely upbeat and patriotic
