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More than 2,100 protests are planned across the country this Saturday for another reiteration of “No Kings Day,” a series of protests against President Donald Trump and his administration.
On June 14, which fell on Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day, protesters gathered in cities around the country in response to the president’s multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington, D.C. The demonstrations were part of a nationwide day of defiance to “reject authoritarianism.”
Demonstrators will take to the city streets once again on October 18 in all 50 states, including multiple cities in Florida, as part of “No Kings Day of Peaceful Action.” Organizers say people are standing together to unite against President Trump’s authoritarian actions and power grabs.
The protests follow Trump sending National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland amid demonstrations outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. Trump claims the troops are needed to bring order to rampant crime in blue cities; his administration has even floated the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act to use military force in Democratic-run cities to stamp down protests.
“Building momentum of the June 14 day of action, which drew more than five million people across all 50 states, the October 18 mobilization is the next chapter in this growing movement,” a press release reads. “Together, millions will send a clear and unmistakable message: we are a nation of equals, and our country will not be ruled by fear or force.”
The groups organizing the protests include the Human Rights Campaign, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the American Federation of Teachers, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), 50501, and Indivisible.
More than 80 protests are planned in Florida, including Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Miami. Organizers maintain that these demonstrations will be peaceful.
“A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action,” the organizers said. “We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events.”
Here is everything you need to know about Saturday’s No Kings Protest in Downtown Miami.
When is Miami’s “No Kings” Protest?
Protesters will demonstrate in downtown Miami on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where is Miami’s “No Kings” Protest?
The protest will take place at the Torch of Friendship outside Bayfront Park at 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33132.
List of “No Kings Protests” in South Florida:
- Boca Raton: 201 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, 33432
- Coral Springs: West Sample Road & North University Drive, Coral Springs, 33065
- Florida City: 404 W Palm Dr, Florida City, 33034
- Fort Lauderdale: 3200 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, 33306
- Fort Lauderdale Beach: Sunrise Boulevard & Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33304
- Hollywood: 1 N Young Cir, Hollywood, 33022
- Key Largo: 102050 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, 33037
- Key West: 1320 Truman Ave, Key West, 33040
- Lake Worth Beach: 7 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, 33460
- Marathon: Sombrero Beach Road & Overseas Highway, Marathon, 33050
- Miami: 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33132
- Palm Beach Gardens: 3188 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
- West Palm Beach: 1760 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, 33401
