Scenes from Sat.’s ‘No Kings’ protests in South Florida
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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.
Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, and what organizers call his authoritarian policies, millions of people gathered in communities across the U.S. for “No Kings” demonstrations.
Enrique Tarrio attended Miami’s second “No Kings” protest – like he did in June – livestreaming his interactions with protestors on social media, as organizers repeatedly told the crowd not to engage with him.
As the chants of “No Kings” echoed through downtown Miami on Saturday, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was livestreaming from the middle of the crowd. Miami’s second “No Kings” protest drew an estimated 4,000 attendees, according to organizers.
Here is everything you need to know about Saturday’s No Kings Protest in Downtown Miami. Protesters will demonstrate in downtown Miami on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The protest will take place at the Torch of Friendship outside Bayfront Park at 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33132.
In June, millions of activists across the U.S. gathered for “No Kings” protests in all 50 states, in what was called a “nationwide day of defiance.” Their message? The United States doesn’t have kings – and people need to remind the current administration that public officials hold office to serve the public and not themselves.
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