06/06/2026
As the White House prepares a June 14 celebration that coincides with Flag Day and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, activists behind the "No Kings" movement are organizing a very different response.
The group has announced a nationwide "Rise Up, Sing Out" concert in New York City, accompanied by hundreds of watch parties in communities across the country. Their message is simple: in America, no one is above the people.
Organizers say the event is intended to offer an alternative vision of patriotism—one centered on civic participation, community, and democratic values rather than any single political figure.
While the New York concert will serve as the focal point, supporters from coast to coast are expected to gather in homes, community centers, and local venues to watch the event together and take part in the shared experience.
The movement argues that Flag Day should celebrate the nation and its ideals, not any individual leader. Through music, public gatherings, and coordinated events, participants hope to highlight what they see as the importance of collective civic engagement and democratic accountability.
On June 14, the "No Kings" coalition plans to make its message heard nationwide: the strength of the country lies with its people.