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VIDEO: Thousands gather for third ‘No Kings’ protest at Fresno’s River Park

By Anthony Galaviz and Melissa Montalvo
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  • Thousands gathered at Fresno’s River Park for the third “No Kings” protest.
  • Demonstrators marched along Blackstone from Nees Ave to Alluvial through noon.
  • Fresno Police officers patrolled the route as crowds lined both sides of the street.

Thousands gathered for the “No Kings” protest at Fresno’s River Park on Saturday morning.

Demonstrators peacefully protested at Blackstone and Nees avenues, with many showing up before 10 a.m.

The demonstration on Blackstone Avenue extended from Nees to Alluvial avenues.

It was the third installment of “No Kings” in Fresno.

Officers with the Fresno Police Department are patrolling the area.

This story was originally published March 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM.

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Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
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Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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Melissa Montalvo
The Fresno Bee
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Melissa Montalvo is The Fresno Bee’s accountability reporter. Prior to this role, she covered Latino communities for The Fresno Bee as the part of the Central Valley News Collaborative. She also reported on labor, economy and poverty through newsroom partnerships between The Fresno Bee, Fresnoland and CalMatters as a Report for America Corps member.
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