South Floridians to Join Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests This Weekend

Seven protests are scheduled across South Florida, from Boca Raton all the way down to Key West.

April 4, 2025

Image: A protester at the Torch of Friendship holds a sign that reads, "IKEA has better cabinets."

A protester at the Torch of Friendship holds a sign that reads, "IKEA has better cabinets." Photo by Anna Magluta

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South Floridians are once again taking to the streets to protest President Donald Trump — this time, as part of what's expected to be the largest single-day protest since his inauguration.

More than 1,000 protests are scheduled to take place at state capitals, federal buildings, and congressional offices across the country on Saturday, April 5, as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" mass movement. Organizers say they're rallying against Trump's handling of Social Security benefits, rolling back of protections for immigrants and transgender people, and federal workforce layoffs led by his unelected government efficiency czar, Elon Musk, among other things.

According to a map shared by organizers, the demonstrations are planned in all 50 U.S. states — with seven (!) protests scheduled across South Florida.

"Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them," organizers assert on the Hands Off 2025 website. "We’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!"

Here’s what to know about the upcoming anti-Trump protests in South Florida:

When are South Florida's 'Hands Off!' protests?

Saturday, April 5

Where are South Florida's 'Hands Off' protests?

West Palm Beach
Location: Palm Beach County Courthouse
Address: 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Time: 3-5 p.m.

Boca Raton
Location: Boca Raton City Hall
Address: 201 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

Hollywood
Location: Young Circle Park
Address: 1733 E. Young Cir., Hollywood, FL 33020
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Miami
Location: Torch of Friendship
Address: 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
Time: noon-3 p.m.

Key Largo
Location: Murray Nelson Government Center
Address: 102050 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Marathon
Location: Old Kmart Plaza
Address: 5561 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, FL 33050
Time: 11 a.m.-noon

Key West
Location: National Weather Service
Address: 1315 White St., Key West, FL 33040
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
*The event details do not list a location or address, but the description says to meet in front of the National Weather Service.

Who is organizing the protests?

The protests are being organized through social media and Reddit, similar to the previous 50501 protests held in February and March.

Are the protests peaceful?

Yes. Organizers have emphasized that the events are committed to "nonviolent action" and expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontations.

"Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events," organizers wrote on their site.

Alex DeLuca is a Miami New Times staff writer who focuses on news, crime, and public safety, education, and cannabis. Prior to joining New Times in June 2020, Alex worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel and freelanced for The Appeal. She holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

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