No Kings protests and marches in Seattle and across the country encourage early voting

The city of Seattle’s Transportation Department issued a warning to drivers Saturday to expect delays due to a “No Kings” rally and march through downtown Seattle.

The department expected rolling road closures throughout downtown.

Some of the affected streets could include 4th Ave. and Pine St., and other roads near Westlake Park and the Seattle Center.

Seattle’s march and rally is one of dozens taking place this weekend across the country.

It is sponsored by a group called “Seattle Indivisible” and other partners and was scheduled to take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at Westlake Park.

The demonstration is being described as a “Vote Early” rally, march and voting fair.

Similar events are being held in other parts of the country, including Washington, DC, New York City, Atlanta and dozens of other communities.

The events are billed as nonpartisan, but also related to previous No Kings marches and demonstrations over the last two years, held by those upset with President Trump’s policies.

The demonstrators are encouraging voters to cast ballots early, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and to oppose President Donald Trump and his administration .

At the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, a band entertained what appeared to be a few hundred people in caps and coats.

Despite the chilly weather, many in the crowd danced to the tunes.

“VOTE EARLY” and “HANDS OFF MY VOTE!” were among the many signs held aloft.

At an Atlanta rally, City Councilman Michael Julian Bond told the crowd to urge others to vote ahead of the Nov. 3rd Election Day.

The demonstrations come after a huge turnout during a previous “No Kings” protest in Seattle on March 28th.

The Seattle Police Department estimated at least 75,000 people marched through downtown Seattle on that day.

Similar protests also took place nationwide and here in the Pacific Northwest in June and October of last year.