Steve Wilson of Northborough First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, who was the master of ceremonies at Worcester Common. The Institute Park protest organizers included Worcester Indivisible and the Greater Assabet Indivisble Network. At Institute Park, the crowd seemed to significantly grow as the event got underway. A second No Kings protest was held Oct. 18 including a rally at Institute Park. Former District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj was introduced to cheers at Institute Park.

Source: Punch March 29, 2026 16:55 UTC