SUNDAY FEB 1 | Rally for Democracy in COSTA MESA at Harbor & Wilson
What to know about this coming weekend, plus tons of new NATIONAL SHUTDOWN events
Sunday 2/1: Rally for Democracy in Costa Mesa (Harbor & Wilson)
This Sunday February 1st from 2-4pm, join OC Indivisible Coalition & 50501 Orange County in Costa Mesa at the corner of Harbor & Wilson for our twice-monthly Rally for Democracy!
We’re excited to try this new-to-us location in Costa Mesa and are looking forward to welcoming in new protesters from the area.
PARKING & FOOD DRIVE INFORMATION (UPDATED 1/31 at 5PM)
Do NOT park at Costa Mesa Harbor Center! Property management has threatened to tow protester vehicles.
If you can, take a Lyft, ride your bike, or use public transportation (Costa Mesa residents can use the Ride Circuit app).
If you must drive, park at the old “At Home” lot at 2200 Harbor Blvd. In order to park, patronize an adjoining business upon arrival and ensure that you get a receipt. We suggest a pastry or juice!
There is extremely limited street parking in adjoining neighborhoods.
Be prepared to leave early if necessary.
We still plan to exercise our constitutional right to free speech at the intersection of Harbor Blvd and Wilson St. See you there!
Sunday February 1st, 2PM-4PM
Costa Mesa, CA at Harbor & Wilson
More Events & Protests This Weekend
This list has been updated with many new protests just added for Friday through Sunday.
Don’t forget—Friday January 30th is the NATIONAL SHUTDOWN in solidarity with Minnesota!
Many schools across the nation have planned walkouts for the 30th, including many we know of in OC. We are so proud of our Orange County students for standing on their principles and using their right to free speech to call for an end to ICE terror.
The below was updated Fri. Jan 30 at 9AM PT.
🗓️ FRIDAY, JAN 30
Lake Forest
8:00 AM – ICE OUT!
📍 Lake Forest Drive & Rockfield Boulevard
👥 Hosted by: Community organized
Villa Park
8:00–9:30 AM – [Weekly] No Hate, No Fear! Immigrants Are Welcome Here
📍 Villa Park Rd x N Wanda Rd
👥 Hosted by: Voices of Villa Park
📢 Message: Immigrant rights & advocacy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Santa Ana
12:00–3:00 PM – Free Braids & Protest
📍 South Bristol Street & West McFadden Avenue
👥 Hosted by: Trenzas Amigas
📢 Message: Come out to support and stand in solidarity with our immigrant community who have been targeted by ICE for way too long! Free braids from 12-3pm. Any donations we receive will be donated to @ocrrn
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Anaheim
1:00–3:00 PM – Protest & March: Nationwide Shutdown! Abolish ICE!
📍 North Brookhurst Street & West Gramercy Avenue
👥 Hosted by: OC Student Community Union & LUCHA Anaheim
📢 Message: Please come and support a local action led by Anaheim students and supported/protected by Anaheim community/mutual aid groups. This is a march to speak truth into the sound waves and show solidarity with our migrant communities impacted by pol(ICE) terror and repression.
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Santa Ana
2:00–4:00 PM – ICE Out! Stand With Minnesota!
📍 Sasscer Park
👥 Hosted by: OC PSL
📢 Message: “We support the call from Minnesota-based Somali and other student organizations — on Friday, January 30, join the national day of action to say ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE!”
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
San Juan Capistrano
2:30–4:00 PM – Ice Out for Good
📍 Del Obispo & Camino Capistrano
👥 Hosted by: Democratic Women of South OC
📢 Message: Join us in the streets for a peaceful protest to demand an end to deportation terror. Stand with your neighbors. Protect immigrant families.
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Garden Grove
4:00 PM – Abolish ICE March & Rally
📍 12732 Main St (Clock Tower in Downtown Garden Grove)
👥 Hosted by: VietRise OC and coalition partners
📢 Message: “From Minnesota to Orange County, Garden Grove students, organizers, and OC elected leaders are here to defend our immigrant communities!”
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Ladera Ranch
5:00–6:30 PM – Stand in Solidarity with MN
📍 Antonio Pkwy & Crown Valley Pkwy
👥 Hosted by: OC Indivisible Coalition
📢 Message: Stand up for our fellow Americans in Minnesota; demand ICE out for good!
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Santa Ana
6:00 PM – Vigil & Remembrance “Orange County United in Light”
📍 Old Orange County Courthouse, 211 W Santa Ana Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Wound Walk OC
📢 Message: “Join the medical community of Orange County united in light this Friday night as we remember Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who devoted his life to helping others.”
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ SATURDAY, JAN 31
Newport Beach
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Weekly “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 PCH & Jamboree
👥 Hosted by: Newport Indivisible
📢 Message: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Santa Ana
10:30 - 12:30 PM – Weekly Protest Rally
📍 Bristol St and MacArthur Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Defenders of Democracy
Aliso Viejo
11:00 AM–12:30 PM – Weekly “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 26501 Aliso Creek Rd (at Enterprise)
👥 Hosted by: Aliso Viejo Resistance
📢 Message: Fight oligarchy & corporate power, boycott Tesla
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Huntington Beach
2:30 - 4:30 PM – No MAGA. No ICE. No FASCISM. Peaceful Community Protest
📍 HB Pier
👥 Hosted by: Black Lives Matter Huntington Beach
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Long Beach
7:00 PM – In Defense of Democracy & Remembrance of Alex Pretti
📍 Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
👥 Hosted by: OC Vets for Change
📢 Message: Uphold our democracy; honor the memory of Alex Pretti and all victims of ICE
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ SUNDAY, FEB 1
Fullerton
12:00–2:00 PM – Weekly: Abolish ICE & End the Occupation Banner Drop
📍 Over the 57 Freeway (Deerpark Dr. & Yorba Linda Blvd)
👥 Hosted by: OC Banner Drop for Pali
📢 Focus: Banner drop for Palestine; abolish ICE. Masks strongly recommended for safety & health
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Huntington Beach
1:00–2:30 PM – Weekly Protest Against #47
📍 Huntington Beach City Hall
👥 Hosted by: HB 4 Democracy
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Costa Mesa
2:00–4:00 PM – Weekly Rally for Democracy (location varies)
📍 2300 Harbor (park at the back of the Home Depot lot; if you park at the “At Home” lot across the street, make sure to patronize a business before heading to the intersection to protest)
👥 Hosted by: 50501oc & OC Indivisible
📢 Focus: End executive overreach. Uphold the Constitution.
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Costa Mesa
Every 1st Sunday 3:00–5:00 PM – Free Community Meal Share
📍 Lions Park (between library & community center)
👥 Hosted by: Food Not Bombs Costa Mesa
📢 Focus: Mutual aid and community connection. Arrive at 2pm if you’d like to volunteer.
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring food to share. You may also bring gently used clothing for the community clothing rack (please take home anything left at the end)
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Saturday 1/31: Free Self-Defense Class
This and every Saturday morning at 10am, join our dear friend Greg at the free self-defense class he hosts each week next to Soccer Field A in Bill Barber Park in Irvine (that’s the park right next to Irvine Civic Center!) No RSVP needed.
Reminder: About the Sunday Weekly Rally for Democracy & Community Events
We hold weekly actions on Sundays from 2-4pm at varying locations throughout Orange County. The schedule is as follows:
Protest rallies every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Community-building activities every 2nd and 4th Sunday
For months with 5 Sundays (Mar, May, Aug, Nov) we will play it by ear – RSVP to the Mobilize event or subscribe to our Substack newsletter to stay updated.
We usually have anywhere from 350-600+ people in attendance. These events attract people primarily from California congressional districts 40, 46 and 47, but may also bring in people from other parts of Orange County, and beyond.
Volunteer With Us!
Do you want to join the movement to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach? No matter your abilities or interests, we have a role for you. Visit our volunteer information page to get started.
Support the Million Red Cards Fundraiser
With ICE raids once again hitting Orange County hard, we are now more than ever in need of Know Your Rights red cards to distribute to community members who want them. We are also now including Red Cards in whistle kits being distributed to ICE watch volunteers. Learn more about how you can help:
Donate to the 1 Million Red Cards effort
Educate yourself: ICE in OC Resource Drive
Support the Orange County Rapid Response Network
Join a local community defense group (Instagram link)