Miami’s ready to march again. On Saturday, October 18, the nationwide No Kings Day returns to the streets, part of a coast-to-coast demonstration against President Donald Trump’s latest power plays. Organizers say more than 2,500 rallies are planned in all 50 states, with more than 80 set for Florida alone. Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's demonstrations:
Where and when are the No Kings protests happening in Miami this weekend?
The main Miami gathering takes place downtown from 10 am to 1 pm at the Torch of Friendship outside Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Boulevard), a familiar stage for past protests that have drawn thousands of sign-waving locals under the palms. Nearby Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and West Palm Beach will also see companion events throughout the day.
What to know about the No Kings protests in Miami?
This weekend’s wave follows a tense summer that saw the administration dispatch National Guard troops to several cities amid demonstrations outside ICE facilities. Critics call those moves authoritarian overreach; the White House claims it’s about restoring order. Either way, Saturday’s marches aim to channel outrage into peaceful resistance.
“Building momentum of the June 14 day of action, which drew more than 5 million people across all 50 states, the October 18 mobilization is the next chapter in this growing movement,” organizers said in a press release. “Together, millions will send a clear and unmistakable message: we are a nation of equals and our country will not be ruled by fear or force.”
Those behind the effort include the Human Rights Campaign, ACLU, Service Employees International Union and Indivisible, all emphasizing a commitment to nonviolence. “A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action,” they wrote. “We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation … and to act lawfully at these events.”
Expect signs, chants, and plenty of sunscreen. Miami’s rally will stretch the length of Biscayne Boulevard, with volunteers handing out water and voter-registration cards between speeches. Parking around Bayfront will be limited, so Tri-Rail, Brightline or a good old-fashioned carpool might be your smartest move.
Where are other No Kings protests happening in Florida?
If you can’t make downtown, nearby events kick off in Hollywood (1 N. Young Circle, 10 am–12 pm) and Fort Lauderdale Beach (Sunrise Boulevard and A1A, 12 pm–5 pm). Wherever you show up, expect a sea of posters and a message that’s clear enough to read from the sky: In Miami this weekend, there are no kings—just citizens.