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Photos: The Best Signs at Miami's 'No Kings' Protest

Miami protesters expressed dissent on issues ranging from ICE's immigration raids to DOGE cuts to Trump's military parade.
June 15, 2025
Image: two protesters hold up painted signs reading "no 1 is illegal on stolen land" and "ICE will melt"
The phrases "ICE will melt" or "ICE melts in Miami" were painted on many signs. Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
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Protesters gathered at the Torch of Friendship on Biscayne Boulevard Saturday as part of the "No Kings" protests that took place across hundreds of U.S. cities. The demonstrations rose up in response to President Donald Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington, D.C., which coincided with the Army's 250th anniversary, Flag Day, and the president's 79th birthday.

Miami protesters used elaborate signs to express dissent on issues ranging from ICE's immigration raids to DOGE cuts to the military parade itself. Here are some of the most creative signs seen at the protest.
click to enlarge protester holds up homemade sign reading "Military parades don't show strength, they mask weakness"
Some protesters demonstrated against Trump's military parade.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge An elderly man holds up a Sharpied white sign reading "we have little dicks" with an arrow pointing right. Two law enforcement officers stand to the right of the sign.
This sign incorporated some audience participation.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge An elderly woman holds up a sign reading, "Me dejé engañar por Fidel esta vez. Esta vez ¡No!"
This woman's sign translates to "I was deceived by Fidel. Not this time."
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A mobile billboard reading "Traitors" with photos of Florida Republican politicians
The Miami-Dade Democratic Hispanic Caucus' "Traitors" billboard went mobile.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A woman holds up a homemade sign reading, "ICE melts in Miami. Hands off our friends & neighbors."
Many signs protested ICE raids in Miami.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A man wearing a red cap reading, "Trump was right about everything," and a shirt with an Israeli flag and partially obstructed text holds a protest sign reading, "Happy birthday, President Trump"
Some counterprotesters also showed up on Saturday.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A protester holds up a sign reading, "You can't spell hatred without red hat." A picture of a red hat is crossed out below the text
This woman protested with an anagram.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A man holds a sign reading, "if there's money for a parade, then there's money for Medicaid"
Some protesters suggested we use the military parade money in other ways.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge Protesters hold up signs reading, "The imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural/The frontier of rebellion is everywhere/Tyranny requires constant effort/Oppression is the mask of fear/We are the resistance/Impeach the emperor," and "No Kings America"
The Force was with this protester.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
A woman holds up a sign, reading "Humpty Dumpty Trumpty" with an effigy of Donald Trump
Some signs were more elaborate than others.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge Protester holds up a sign reading "Grab him by the Teslacles" with a drawing of an orange scrotum with Donal Trump's hair
This protester exercised his testicular fortitude.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A protest sign depicts Donald Trump as a pageant queen with a sash reading "Miss Information"
One protester depicted Trump as "Miss Information."
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge Protester holds up a sign reading, "No one puts their child on a boat unless the water is safer than the land."
Some demonstrators offered perspective on the plight of immigrants.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A protester holds up a sign reading, "Stop inhumane detention and deportation."
Others advocated for a more humane immigration policy.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A home-made sign depicts a map of the U.S. inside a heart, a drawing of Donald Trump's face with a pig's nose, and text reading, "No kings in...Protect immigrant families."
Others advocated for immigrant families while criticizing Trump directly.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A protester holds a sign reading, "They want 1939 Germany/They'll get 1789 France."
Some signs were more ominous than others.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A protester holds a sign reading, "Alexa...Change the President."
It's not that easy.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge Two men in Burger King hats hold a sign reading, "Liberals are cancer."
More counterprotesters...
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A woman holds a sign reading, "Fascism is small hand energy" with a painting of an orange hand and a ruler
Some demonstrators honed in on Trump's insecurities.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge Protesters hold signs reading, "He is one mustache away," and "Stephen Miller, did someone deport your hair?"
This protester shifted her focus from the president to the architect of his immigration policy, Stephen Miller.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge Man holds up a sign reading, "Enjoy golfing asshole!" The word golfing is crossed out and replaced with "Your parade"
Some well-wishes for the president.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A protester holds up a sign depicting Patrick Star booing next to text reading, "The ONLY minority DESTROYING America are BILLIONAIRES"
Patrick Star joined the demonstration, too.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A man holds up a sign depicting the Statue of Liberty removing her earrings. The text on the sign reads, "Girl, hold my earrings."
Lady Liberty is ready to fight.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A protester holds up a stencil of Donald Trump's face with text reading, "King Con."
The president loves to give people nicknames, and demonstrators had quite a few for him, too.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge A man holds up a sign reading, "Trump is a dick-tator" and "Release the Epstein Files"
One protester demanded the release of the "Epstein Files."
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
click to enlarge Protesters hold signs reading, "Make America Think Again," "King Con," "Justice and Liberty for All?" and "When a foreigner resides among you, do not mistreat them. Leviticus 19:33"
Protest signs were seen all along Biscayne Boulevard.
Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/micheleevephoto
Image: Michele Eve Sandberg
Michele Eve Sandberg is a nationally published event photographer and storyteller based in South Florida. Her eclectic coverage includes Art Basel events, SOBEWFF, the Miami Open, concerts, and more. She has also worked with celebrities and Grammy-winning artists in and outside of Florida.
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