Protesters are expected to gather Saturday in thousands of places around the U.S., including in South Florida, in opposition to what some are characterizing as increasingly authoritarian practices by President Donald Trump.
It’s the second “No Kings” protest and third mass movement against the administration this year, and it comes amid an intensifying conflict between federal law enforcement and protesters nationwide.
Some conservative politicians have condemned the protests as “Hate America” rallies, while others say that it represents a “patriotic” fight for First Amendment rights.
Here is what to expect on Saturday in South Florida.
Where are they?
According to the website for the protests, several are planned in South Florida and around the state including in:
Boca Raton at 201 W Palmetto Park Road
Coral Springs at West Sample Road and North University Drive
Fort Lauderdale at Freedom Corner at Federal Highway and Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale Beach at Sunrise Boulevard and Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway (A1A)
Key Largo at Murray Nelson Government Center at 102050 Overseas Highway
Miami at Torch of Friendship at 301 Biscayne Boulevard
Hollywood at Hollywood Young Circle at 1 North Young Circle
Homestead at Florida City City Hall at 404 W Palm Drive
Jesus Olarte/Anadolu via Getty Images
Jesus Olarte/Anadolu via Getty Images
MIAMI, FLORIDA JUNE 14: People, holding banners and placards, gather to protest against President Donald Trump’s administration, chanting “No Kings,” during a demonstration in Miami, Florida, United States on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Jesus Olarte/Anadolu via Getty Images)
What are ‘No Kings’ protests?
The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, the now former leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, a government organization designed to slash federal spending. Protesters have called for Trump to be “dethroned” as they compare his actions to that of a king and not a democratically elected president.
“A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action,” organizers said in a statement. “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. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
Mostly peaceful protest in June
The last “No Kings” protest took place on June 14 in thousands of cities and towns across the country, in large part to protest a military parade in Washington that marked the Army’s 250th anniversary and coincided with Trump’s birthday. “No Kings” organizers at the time called the parade “coronation” that was symbolic of what they characterized as Trump’s growing authoritarian overreach.
Confrontations were isolated and the protests were largely peaceful.
Police in Los Angeles, where protests over federal immigration enforcement raids erupted the week prior and sparked demonstrations across the country, used tear gas and crowd-control munitions to clear out protesters after the formal event ended. Officers in Portland also fired tear gas and projectiles to disperse a crowd that protested in front of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building well into the evening.
One protester was killed during the Salt Lake City march in June. A safety volunteer shot at a person allegedly pointing a rifle at demonstrators, but inadvertently struck and killed protester Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a beloved fashion designer.
Four months later, no one has been charged. Experts have said state gun laws may shield both the shooter and the man who brandished a rifle but didn’t fire shots.