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The Quincy-formed band is set to perform during the demonstration on Saturday, March 28.

Dropkick Murphys are shipping up to Boston (Common) with a performance at the “No Kings” rally on Saturday, March 28, organizers announced. 

The Quincy-formed band is set to perform during the demonstration from 2 to 4 p.m., according to a press release from organizers. The rally is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. 

The performance comes as the group wraps its “For The People … In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour.”

Known for its working-class roots and politically-charged music, the American Celtic punk band has long advocated for workers’ and human rights, the rally organizers said. Dropkick Murphys’ most recent album, “For The People,” centers on speaking out against injustice, the band said last summer. 

“We’re happy to take part in anything that offers resistance to the horrible things that are happening in America today,” Dropkick Murphys founder and vocalist Ken Casey said. 

The Boston event is part of a broader “No Kings Day” of action, with organizers planning coordinated demonstrations nationwide and abroad. The movement began in June 2025, when protests coincided with President Donald Trump’s birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C., to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary. 

In Massachusetts, the rally is organized by the ACLU of Massachusetts, Indivisible Mass Coalition, and Mass 50501, according to the organizers’ statement.

“Dropkick Murphys at No Kings Boston is more than just a musical performance — though we certainly expect these artists to spice up the vibe of the rally,” said Deb Paul, chair of Indivisible Mass Coalition. “It’s also a rally cry to us all, to use our power, build our power, and pledge to power a democracy that advances freedom, equality, justice, and dignity for all.” 

Organizers said this month’s gathering could be the largest “No Kings” rally in Massachusetts yet. 

“We show up for each other as the Trump regime continues its abuses and cruelty,” Paul said. 

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