South Floridians to Protest "Billionaire Takeover" in Trump Administration

A handful of anti-Trump protests are planned across South Florida this weekend. Here's what to know.

April 30, 2025

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A handful of anti-Trump protests are planned across South Florida this weekend. Flickr via myrockethasnobrakes

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South Floridians will return to the streets this week to protest what they call a "billionaire takeover" of the federal government under President Donald Trump.

Starting on International Workers' Day — a frequent day of demonstrations for labor groups around the world — tens of thousands of protesters will rally at state capitals and federal buildings nationwide against Trump's "war on working people." The rallies are part of the May Day 2025 movement, which appears to be at least partially organized by the same folks behind the 50501 (Fifty-Fifty-One) movement, which has recently held protests across South Florida.

According to a map shared by organizers, more than 1,100 demonstrations are planned in 1,000 cities in all 50 U.S. states.

"Trump and his billionaire profiteers are trying to create a race to the bottom — on wages, on benefits, on dignity itself. This May Day we are fighting back," organizers wrote on a May Day 2025 website. "We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes — public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, prosperity over free market politics."

Here's what to know about the 'May Day' protests planned across South Florida:

When are South Florida's 'May Day' protests?
Thursday, May 1, and Saturday, May 3.

Where are South Florida's 'May Day' protests?
Miami
Location: Social Security Administration
Address: 3663 SW. 8th St., 1st Floor, Miami, FL 33135
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 12-2 p.m.

West Palm Beach
Location: Palm Beach County Courthouse
Address: 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 11 a.m-1 p.m.

Marathon
Location: Old Kmart Plaza
Address: Overseas Hwy. & Sombrero Beach Rd., Marathon, FL 33050
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.

Key West
Location: Bayview Park
Address: 1320 Truman Ave., Key West, FL 33040
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Boca Raton
Location: Boca Raton City Hall
Address: 201 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

Hollywood
Location: Young Circle Park
Address: 1733 E. Young Cir., Hollywood, FL 33020
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Who is organizing South Florida's 'May Day' protests?
The protests appear to be organized by a coalition of groups, including Progressive Democrats of America, the Sunrise Movement, Rising Majority, and the 50501 (Fifty-Fifty-One) movement. The latter has held a series of nationwide protests since Trump returned to office.

How do I get involved?
Visit the maydaystrong.org website to join or host an upcoming event.

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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