April 2. On Saturday, April 5, cities around the US will be part of a nationwide protest called “Hands Off,” organized by the Indivisible movement.

The demonstrations voice opposition to various policies enacted by the Trump administration, including DOGE led by Elon Musk.

Cornelius organizers plan to march Saturday from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Details

The North Meck contingent will meet at the Cornelius Veterans Memorial behind Town Hall, then walk down Catawba Avenue to Smithville Park, passing local businesses, the Cornelius Library, Cornelius Elementary School, the Cain Center for the Arts and the Cornelius Police Department.

Marchers will carry “Hands Off!” signs expressing opposition to “government cuts and overreach.”

New: No permit was required by Cornelius Police.

The Charlotte protest will also take place Saturday, starting at 11 am at Mecklenburg County Dept. of Social Services, 301 Billingsley Road in Charlotte.

In 2020 we provided advance notice of the July 4 Trump Boat Parade on Lake Norman.