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May 25, 2025
Seattle mayor condemns Christian concert as 'far-right rally' after Antifa militants stage violent protest

"Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values."

Ari HoffmanSeattle WA
May 25, 20255 minute read
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A Christian rally and concert hosted by the conservative group MAYDAY USA in Cal Anderson Park on Saturday afternoon descended into chaos after Antifa militants showed up to clash with attendees, resulting in 23 arrests.
The event, branded by organizers as the “#DontMessWithOurKids” rally, began around 2 pm and drew the attention of the radicals for its mission, including defending the “sanctity of human life,” “biological gender,” and “freedom of religion.”
Antifa and left-wing counter-protesters showed up in park, the same location of 2020's deadly Capitol Hill protest (CHOP), accusing MAYDAY USA of promoting “fascist family values” and holding the rally in a historically LGBTQ+ neighborhood to incite a reaction. Protesters, including members of Radical Women Seattle and the Freedom Socialist Party, chanted, sang, and waved signs bearing messages such as “Keep Your Bibles Off Our Bodies.”
According to the Seattle Police Department, tensions escalated around 1:30 p.m., before the rally's official start, when officers observed members of one group throwing items at another group. Officers quickly moved in to make arrests and were reportedly assaulted by other individuals in the crowd. Eleven people were taken into custody in the initial confrontation.
As the event continued, another 12 arrests were made for assault and obstruction, bringing the total to 23. Among those arrested, 22 adults were booked into the King County Jail, while one juvenile arrested for obstruction was later released.
“Officers remained on scene for the duration of the rally to maintain order,” the department said in a statement. “Troopers with the Washington State Patrol arrived at approximately 5:30 p.m. to support SPD officers.” One officer sustained injuries and was treated and released from a hospital.
Bike police made arrests after activists engaged in scuffles. Fencing was knocked over, and police issued warnings via social media for protesters to stop throwing items and interfering with officers.
In a statement released afterward, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the concert, not the violence from the Antifa militants, suggesting that the Christian group’s presence was deliberately provocative.
Harrell emphasized his support for the LGBTQ+ community, criticized "anarchists" who “infiltrated the counter-protest,” and called for an after-action report by the police.
“Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values in the heart of Seattle’s most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood,” Harrell said.
"When the humanity of trans people and those who have been historically marginalized is questioned, we triumph by demonstrating our values through our words and peaceful protest – we lose our voice when this is disrupted by violence, chaos, and confusion," Harrell went on.