Multiple “No Kings” protests are planned across Collin County on March 28, with events scheduled from Frisco to Farmersville as part of a coordinated day of demonstrations.
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Collin County Set for Multi-City “No Kings” Protests

March 25, 2026
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By R.J. Morales | TX3DNews

A full day of protests is set to sweep across Collin County this Saturday—not in one place, but across multiple cities from morning to evening.

Tied to the national “No Kings” movement, organizers have scheduled events in at least six communities, from Frisco to Farmersville. Rather than centering activity in Dallas, the demonstrations are being brought directly into suburban communities across the county.

A Rolling Protest Across the County

Public event listings show a staggered schedule throughout the day:

The timing allows participants to move between locations, creating a continuous presence across multiple cities rather than a single large gathering.

By spreading events across the county, organizers appear to be prioritizing visibility in everyday community spaces—busy intersections, public areas, and suburban corridors.

What Organizers Say the Protests Are About

Event descriptions for the McKinney protest frame the demonstrations as part of a broader national movement that has expanded since 2025 into what organizers describe as a sustained effort across communities.

Promotional materials emphasize civic action and opposition to what organizers characterize as government overreach, while also stressing that all events are expected to remain peaceful and lawful. Participants are encouraged to de-escalate confrontations and not bring weapons of any kind, even if legally permitted.

That combination of urgency and nonviolence has been a consistent element of “No Kings” events nationwide and is reflected in local planning for this weekend.

Local Democratic Leadership Weighs In

Collin County Democratic Party Chair Jeremy Sutka said the protests reflect deep frustration with national leadership and federal policy, describing the moment as far larger than any single issue.
“These protests are about something much bigger than any single policy,” Sutka said. “They are about whether we remain a democracy with checks and balances, or whether we become something else entirely.”
Sutka sharply criticized Republican leadership, accusing the GOP of abandoning its role as an independent party and instead becoming “an oligarchical wing of Trump’s MAGA movement” that is “bending the knee to one man” while allowing checks and balances to be dismantled.
He pointed to issues including unauthorized military actions, rising prices, and alienating allies as examples of the party prioritizing loyalty to Trump over the country.

Candidates Join the Effort

Evan Hunt, Democratic candidate for Congress in Texas’ 3rd District, said he plans to attend multiple protests throughout the day, describing the events as a response to what he views as increasingly divisive political rhetoric.

“Presidents are supposed to represent all Americans,” Hunt said in a statement to TX3DNews. “Kings make an enemy out of their subjects if they are disobedient. But there are No Kings in America.”

He encouraged participants to be “peaceful and patriotic, welcoming and forgiving, loud and proud,” and pointed to a recent Truth Social post by former President Donald Trump that he said helped prompt the demonstrations, quoting Trump as calling Democrats “the greatest enemy America has.”

Brittany Black, Democratic candidate for Texas House District 61, offered a broader civic perspective, emphasizing participation over partisanship.

“Peaceful civic engagement is part of what makes our democracy strong,” Black said. “Texans may not always agree on politics, but we should all agree that the right to speak, organize, and participate in our democracy is fundamental.”

Republican Response and Broader Context

Republican leaders have previously criticized “No Kings” protests as partisan efforts to undermine the elected administration rather than genuine civic concerns. In October 2025, for example, U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-03) called a similar “No Kings” rally in New York a “Hate America Rally.”
TX3DNews reached out to Rep. Self, the Collin County Republican Party officials for comment on this weekend’s events. As of publication, no responses had been received. This article will be updated if additional statements are provided.

Why Collin County and What to Expect Saturday

The decision to stage multiple protests across Collin County—rather than concentrate them in Dallas—places the demonstrations directly in one of North Texas’ most politically watched suburban regions.

Cities like Allen, McKinney, and Plano sit within Texas’ 3rd Congressional District, where voter engagement and political activity have increased in recent election cycles. Organizing events across several of these communities brings the demonstrations directly into areas that have become central to the region’s political landscape.

The staggered schedule also allows activity to move from one city to the next throughout the day, creating sustained visibility rather than a single large gathering.

Organizers say the events will be peaceful and open to the public, with participants expected to gather at visible locations such as major intersections and public spaces across each city.