No Flags Or Fireworks: What Nationwide July 4 Protests Mean For PA

Another wave of rallies and protests are being planned over the 4th of July holiday weekend against President Donald Trump's administration, including boycotts of traditional parades and fireworks that celebrate America.

The group Indivisible, the grassroots organization that orchestrated the "No Kings" demonstrations on June 14, is joining with other activist groups like Women's March to make July 4 a day of defiant messaging aimed at the current government.

It comes just weeks after the "No Kings" events brought out an estimated more than five million people on the president's birthday which also coincided with a massive military parade to celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Army and Flag Day.

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The People's Union USA, the same group responsible for organizing protests of major retailers like Target and McDonalds, is calling their event "the most important boycott of the year."

While organized protests are not planned in nearly as many communities as the "No Kings" day a few weeks ago, the announced boycotts could lead to less participation and crowds at fireworks events and parades.

Below is a glance at events occurring across the Pennsylvania area.

1. July 4th Silent Protest

• Who: The People's Union
• What: The group is encouraging people to avoid parades, fireworks, flags and corporate spending. The leading organizer is calling for people to stay home with family and friends, and to only shop small, local businesses. Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, corporate actions, backlash against protests, and current Trump administration policies are all contributing factors for the event activation.

"This isn’t about standing in the streets. It’s about pulling away our presence and our dollars," John Schwarz added on Instagram.

• When: On July 4
• Where: Across the United States

2. "Free America" Protests

• Who: Women's March, a nonprofit organization formed from the 2017 Women's March after President Trump's first presidential victory
• What: Block parties where people are called to the streets to protest, build displays such as murals, and enjoy dancing, food and conversation with others.
• When: On July 4
• Where: Across the United States, including numerous parts of Pennsylvania.
  
  • 7210 Cresheim Road, Philadelphia, July 4, noon
  • Pottstown (address only available to RSVPs), July 5, 10 a.m. to noon
  • 1200 Baltimore Pike, Springfield , July 5, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Swedeland Park, 649 B Street, King of Prussia, July 5-6

3. "No Kings 2.0"

• Who: Indivisible
• What: Rallys with signs, speakers, etc. similar to the "No Kings" events held on June 14.
• When: On July 4
• Where: Across the United States and Pennsylvania
  
  • Springfield, July 5, 1 p.m.
  • Delco Indivisible, Media, July 4, 1 p.m.
  • Protest at offices of Sens. Fetterman and McCormick in Harrisburg, July 9, 1 p.m.
  • Pushback/Give back Rally, Waynesboro, July 5, noon
  • Freedom from Oligarchs, Mifflintown, July 5, 10 a.m.

With reporting from Patch correspondent Eddie Callahan