{"id":16247,"date":"2025-09-03T22:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T22:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mattdems.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=16247"},"modified":"2025-10-09T19:28:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:28:25","slug":"no-kings-day-oct-18th","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"http:\/\/mattdems.org\/index.php\/event\/no-kings-day-oct-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"No Kings Day Oct 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\ud83c\udfb6\ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udeab No Kings Rally & March<\/strong> \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udc51\ud83c\udfb6
Hosted by the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee, Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee, Rochester Democratic Town Committee, Mass 50501, Indivisible Southeast Mass, The South Coast LGBTQ Network, and the MA Freedom to Read Coalition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for a joyful protest<\/strong> celebrating democracy, equality, and the freedom to think, speak, and read! \u270a\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, October 18th<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd5b 12:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd Start:<\/strong> Corners of North St & Route 6, Mattapoisett<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb5 Program Schedule:<\/strong>
\u27a1\ufe0f 12:00 PM<\/strong> \u2014 Protest begins with music and community spirit
\u27a1\ufe0f 1:30 PM<\/strong> \u2014 March to Shipyard Park
\u27a1\ufe0f 1:45 PM<\/strong> \u2014 Speaking program begins
\u27a1\ufe0f 3:00 PM<\/strong> \u2014 Program concludes<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4 Featured Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bryan Winter<\/strong> \u2013 Iraqi War Veteran & MA 50501 Veteran Representative<\/p>\n

Andy Pollock<\/strong> \u2013 President, South Coast LGBTQ+ Network<\/p>\n

Michelle Cusolito<\/strong> \u2013 Author & Member, MA Freedom to Read Coalition<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea6 Safety Reminder:<\/strong>
Please use the crosswalks and crossing lights<\/strong> when crossing Route 6 or North Street. The Mattapoisett Police Department has asked that we help minimize traffic backups \u2014 thank you for helping keep everyone safe and respectful!<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude97 Parking Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Limited parking on the Land Trust property<\/strong> (NE corner of Route 6 & North St)<\/p>\n

Public parking<\/strong> behind the Post Office (SW corner)<\/p>\n

On-street parking<\/strong> south of Route 6 between North St & Main St<\/p>\n

Additional parking at Center School<\/strong> (Barstow St) and tennis courts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shipyard Park area<\/strong> parking at the Town Beach<\/strong> and Wharf<\/strong> \u2014 a short walk to the start<\/p>\n

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\u267f Accessibility & Restrooms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public restrooms<\/strong> available at the Wharf<\/p>\n

Porta-potties<\/strong> may also be available nearby (to be confirmed)<\/p>\n

Please do not use the Inn\u2019s restrooms<\/strong> unless you\u2019re a customer<\/p>\n

After the rally, join us at The Inn<\/strong> for cocktails, mocktails, and light bites<\/strong> \u2014 a great local spot to celebrate together! \ud83c\udf79\u2728<\/p>\n

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\u270d\ufe0f RSVP & Details:<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 Sign up here on Mobilize<\/a><\/p>\n

Bring your signs, voices, and friends<\/strong> \u2014 and let\u2019s make it clear: we believe in democracy, not kings!<\/p>\n

#NoKings #ProtectDemocracy #FreedomToRead #MattapoisettDems #CommunityAction<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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