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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 \u2018No Kings\u2019 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 \u2018No Kings\u2019 demonstration. <\/p>\n
Pedro Portal<\/p>\n
pportal@miamiherald.com<\/p>\n
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 \u201cNo Kings\u201d protest, according to organizers.<\/p>\n
There are more than 3,000 protests planned nationwide on March 28 \u2014 more than the previous two No Kings national protests \u2014 with more than a dozen across South Florida, according to the No Kings\u2019 website.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAs 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,\u201d the website said. \u201cIf he believes we will roll over and allow him to take our freedoms, he is mistaken.\u201d<\/p>\n During the most recent No Kings protests in October<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n 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\u2019t able to return to the Torch of Friendship due to a scheduling conflict with Ultra Music Festival.<\/p>\n It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \u201cI find it therapeutic, quite frankly, to be around hundred of thousands of people that have a common goal and common interests,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n 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 \u201cpeaceful, lawful, civil action\u201d is healthy.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a psychologist, I know that one of the antidotes to helplessness is agency,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Local police agencies are aware of Saturday\u2019s protests and have safety measures in place. Fort Lauderdale Police Department spokesperson Kerri Hagerty said officers were taking additional measures \u201cto ensure the safety of our residents and visitors while preserving the demonstrators\u2019 First Amendment rights.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs with any planned demonstration, FLPD works closely with event organizers to gather information regarding potential road closures and any anticipated counter-demonstrations,\u201d Hagerty said. \u201cCurrently, there are no planned road closures or counter-demonstrations.\u201d<\/p>\n 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 \u201cthe community\u2019s right to peacefully express their views,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe ask everyone attending to remain peaceful and respectful so that these gatherings can reflect the strength and unity of our community,\u201d Morales said.<\/p>\n \u2018No Kings\u2019 protests in South Florida<\/p>\n The protests will be nationwide on Saturday, March 28. To find out more about marches in other cities, go to https:\/\/www.nokings.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Miami – Tropical Park – 12 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m.Coral Gables – In front of the Shops at Merrick Parkl – 1 p.m. \u2013 2 p.m.Little Havana – Maximo Gomez Park – 11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.Miami Beach – Pride Park – 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.Homestead – Homestead City Hall – 12 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m.Hollywood – Young Circle – 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.Fort Lauderdale – Freedom Corner – 10 a.m. \u2013 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. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MIA_122NoKingProtest18NEWPPP.JPG\" "\\"MIA_122NoKingProtest18NEWPPP.JPG\\"")
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 \u2018No Kings\u2019 anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Another nationwide \u2018No Kings\u2019 protest is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com <\/p>\n