Protesters interrupt the traffic out of PortMiami on Biscayne Boulevard as they march from the Torch of Friendship to the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami. The protests are part of the ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and across South Florida on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets Saturday, March 28, 2026, for the third nationwide ‘No Kings’ demonstration.
Pedro Portal
pportal@miamiherald.com
Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets Saturday in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to demonstrate against President Donald Trump, as part of the third nationwide “No Kings” protest, according to organizers.
There are more than 3,000 protests planned nationwide on March 28 — more than the previous two No Kings national protests — with more than a dozen across South Florida, according to the No Kings’ website.
“As President Trump escalates his attempts to control us, it is on us, the people, to show that we will fight to protect one another and our country,” the website said. “If he believes we will roll over and allow him to take our freedoms, he is mistaken.”
During the most recent No Kings protests in October, the crowd at the Torch of Friendship in downtown Miami ranged from a person dressed in an inflatable baby Trump costume to former Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio, who was escorted out of the protest by Miami police along with another Proud Boy member.
The largest anticipated protest in Miami will be at Tropical Park off Bird Road this time around, said Cindy Lerner, co-leader of the Indivisible Action Team Miami-Dade and a former Pinecrest mayor. Organizers weren’t able to return to the Torch of Friendship due to a scheduling conflict with Ultra Music Festival.
A person wearing an inflatable custom depicting President Donald Trump was among a group of protesters at the Torch of Friendship in downtown Miami during the ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Another nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
It’s supposed to be a fun, joyful day with a strong message, Lerner said, adding she is unaware of any issues with violence, arrests or street blockages at previous gatherings.
“I find it therapeutic, quite frankly, to be around hundred of thousands of people that have a common goal and common interests,” she said.
In Broward County, Blaise Amendolace, who is a co-organizer for the Coral Springs No Kings protest, echoed her sentiment. Amendolace is a licensed clinical psychologist, who sees the negative affects of chronic fear on his clients, he said. This act of “peaceful, lawful, civil action” is healthy.
“As a psychologist, I know that one of the antidotes to helplessness is agency,” he said.
The Miami-Dade County Republican Party and the Republican Party of Broward County did not respond to a request for comment about planned protests and possible counter demonstrations.
Local police agencies are aware of Saturday’s protests and have safety measures in place. Fort Lauderdale Police Department spokesperson Kerri Hagerty said officers were taking additional measures “to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors while preserving the demonstrators’ First Amendment rights.”
“As with any planned demonstration, FLPD works closely with event organizers to gather information regarding potential road closures and any anticipated counter-demonstrations,” Hagerty said. “Currently, there are no planned road closures or counter-demonstrations.”
Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales said in a statement officers will be present to maintain a safe environment and manage traffic. The Miami Police Department respects “the community’s right to peacefully express their views,” he said.
“We ask everyone attending to remain peaceful and respectful so that these gatherings can reflect the strength and unity of our community,” Morales said.
‘No Kings’ protests in South Florida
The protests will be nationwide on Saturday, March 28. To find out more about marches in other cities, go to https://www.nokings.org/
Miami – Tropical Park – 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.Coral Gables – In front of the Shops at Merrick Parkl – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.Little Havana – Maximo Gomez Park – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Miami Beach – Pride Park – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Homestead – Homestead City Hall – 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.Hollywood – Young Circle – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Fort Lauderdale – Freedom Corner – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Fort Lauderdale Beach – Sunrise Blvd and Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Coral Springs – University Drive and Sample Road – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
