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The gathering on Saturday, March 28, will also include performances by Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers.
Bruce Springsteen to Perform “Streets of Minneapolis” at No Kings Rally in St. Paul
Bruce Springsteen is set to perform his new single, “Streets of Minneapolis,” at the No Kings Rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, March 28.
The song, released in January, addresses ongoing protests in Minneapolis against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Its release coincided with President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation policies in the city, which have sparked weeks of civil unrest and led to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents.
In an interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune on March 23, Springsteen explained why he chose to perform the song at the rally. “You want to try to meet the moment,” he said. “The No Kings movement is especially important right now.”
He added, “When the timing of a song matters and you have something powerful to share, it elevates both the moment and the purpose of performing. I’m always looking for opportunities like that.”
The rally will also feature Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, Jane Fonda, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, and other performers. Speaking about Baez, 85, Springsteen said, “Having Joan there — what can you say? She’s lived a remarkable life.”
Minnesota Public Radio reports that more than 80,000 people are expected to attend, making it one of the largest demonstrations against the Trump administration to date.
Springsteen first revealed “Streets of Minneapolis” in January through an Instagram Reel, which displayed the single’s black-and-white cover featuring a sea of protest signs reading “ICE OUT.” In the post, he wrote:
“I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday, and released it today in response to the state terror in Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbors, and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free.”
The lyrics reflect the city’s turmoil:
“Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice / Singing through the bloody mist / We’ll take our stand for this land / And the stranger in our midst… We’ll remember the names of those who died / On the streets of Minneapolis.”
The song draws comparisons to Springsteen’s 1993 hit “Streets of Philadelphia,” which depicted a man on society’s margins searching for compassion. That earlier track was written for the film Philadelphia, starring Tom Hanks, which addressed the HIV/AIDS crisis.
