10,000 Gather for Massive “No Kings” Rally at Culver City City Hall

A massive “No Kings” rally at Culver City City Hall on June 14 drew an estimated crowd of 10,000 people, marking one of the largest political demonstrations in the region and reflecting the widespread opposition to federal government actions affecting communities throughout Southern California, including Inglewood and Compton.

The protest, part of a national movement scheduled to coincide with Flag Day, began gathering momentum well before its 11 a.m. start time. By 10 a.m., the space in front of City Hall was already crowded with participants carrying signs featuring the “No Kings” logo and creative slogans expressing their political views.

The demonstration grew exponentially throughout the morning, with hundreds of people arriving via the train station and filling both sides of Culver Boulevard and the median. By noon, the crowd had expanded to fill the intersection of Culver and Duquesne, with participants dancing in the street all the way down to Madison.

The peaceful nature of the protest was evident in the festive atmosphere, with young women distributing flowers, musicians playing protest songs, and families with children in strollers participating. American flags were visible throughout the crowd, with some displayed upside down as a traditional distress signal on Flag Day.

For Inglewood residents, the proximity of such a large demonstration highlights the regional nature of political activism in Southern California. Many participants likely traveled through or from Inglewood to attend the rally, and the issues being protested affect communities across the region.

Organizers from the national Indivisible organization, working with 501(c)(4) groups, had received about 4,000 online RSVPs by Saturday morning but anticipated larger turnout. This protest significantly exceeded previous rallies at the same location, including an April 19 “Hands Off Social Security/Medicare” rally that drew over 1,000 people.

Even after the official end time of 12:30 p.m., protesters continued to arrive, with crowd estimates remaining near 6,000 at 2 p.m. By 4 p.m., many participants had moved on to subsequent rallies in Playa Vista and Westchester, demonstrating the coordinated nature of regional protests.

The scale of the Culver City demonstration reflects the broader political engagement across Los Angeles County’s Westside communities. Indivisible has announced a “Strategy & Tactics” workshop in West Hollywood on June 18 and another rally at Culver City City Hall on June 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This story is based on reporting by Judith Martin-Straw.