No Kings 3.0 Expands Across "Small-town" Maryland
Protesters on Kent Island carry a sign saying ‘Liberty & Justice for All’ as they march across the Cross Island Trail Saturday March 28, 2026.
An estimated 9 to 12 million Americans across the nation took to the streets Saturday, March 28 2026 to call out the Trump administration for their recent actions. Cities drew the largest crowds, but surprisingly, the number of small-town protesters rose significantly in places like Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Kent Island, and Easton.
Starting early in the day, people in Pasadena gathered in front of Lake Shore Plaza carrying signs, cheering each other on, and showing support for inclusivity in their community. This part of Maryland is considered politically mixed, though some residents feel the outspoken MAGA supporters can make it feel otherwise. A small group of counterprotesters harassed the group throughout the demonstration, but most attendees avoided engagement.
“Pasadena has long been mixed,” John Jasen, the organizer of the Pasadena No Kings said. “But the people who are MAGA, they have done a lot over the last several years to make people feel very unwelcome.” Jasen’s goal is to spread awareness and let the community know that the people of Pasadena are tolerant and accepting of all.
Maryland’s Eastern Shore is viewed as a conservative stronghold, but seven different locations hosted demonstrations on Saturday. Residents of Kent Island rallied near the Kent Narrows Bridge and marched along the Cross Island Trail holding signs toward traffic on U.S. 50.
“I’m really concerned about this president, and he is profiting off of everything, like cryptocurrency, stuffing his pockets.” said Vickie Love, a Kent Island resident and former Republican.
In Easton, residents gathered along U.S. 50 and Dover Road to demonstrate to passing traffic that, despite Maryland’s 1st Congressional District being historically Republican-leaning, opposition voices remain.
To close out the day, residents of Glen Burnie and the surrounding communities held a rally at the corner of Craine Highway and Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. Attendees of all ages and backgrounds gathered to wave signs, connect with one another, and help people register to vote. Hank Barru, an organizer with Indivisible Glen Burnie, said turnout was consistent with previous events, with additional demonstrations appearing across Anne Arundel County.