Thousands will rally against Trump on 'No Kings Day.' Where to protest in Jacksonville

Ahead of thousands of U.S. troops and their tanks and armored vehicles making their way down the streets of Washington, D.C., on June 14 for a parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, protesters in Jacksonville and across the nation will take to the streets of their communities to rally against President Donald Trump , who will celebrate his 79th birthday the same day.

Of more than 70 "No Kings" protests scheduled across Florida on June 14, at least four are planned for the Jacksonville area. Americans nationwide are rallying against Trump administration policies, including the recent military deployment in Los Angeles after immigration protests against the surge in ICE raids.

The planned protests across Jacksonville come some seven months after Trump won back Duval County, reflecting a shift toward Republican support that echoed his 2016 performance. Despite this notable support, just six months into his presidency, Jacksonville is set to host its second protest rally against him.

What are the 'No Kings' protests? When are the protests?

"No Kings National Day of Defiance" or simply protests called "No Kings" — seeks to counter Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade in D.C. These protests are being planned nationwide on Saturday, June 14, which also falls on Flag Day, the Army's 250th anniversary celebration, and Trump's birthday.

" No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance . From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like," the website says. Adding, "On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings."

Where are the 'No Kings' protests happening in Jacksonville this Saturday?

The "No Kings" protest in Jacksonville will take place at four locations across the greater Jacksonville area on Saturday. The first demonstration will begin with a 90-minute protest at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Hodges Boulevard, followed by a second protest at the Duval County Courthouse, located at 501 W. Adams Street. Two additional protests will be held in Orange Park and St. Johns County, both starting at 10 a.m. and concluding by noon.

Organizers say the protests are a stand against authoritarianism, promoting the message: "In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings," and rallying behind the slogan, "No thrones, no crowns, no kings."

The protests are all intended to be peaceful, in line with the values of the 50501 movement. Organizers emphasize on their website that all events are rooted in nonviolence and ask every participant to commit to peaceful action and de-escalation, even in the face of opposition. The website also advises against bringing weapons into the protest.

Who are the organizers behind the 'No Kings' protests?

Indivisible is partnering with 50501 and dozens of other advocacy groups to promote the anti-Trump movement nationwide.

Indivisible, a grassroots political activism group focused on progressive causes, was founded in response to Trump's 2016 presidential election. The network has branched into a statewide network of groups, including over 75 in Florida.

The 50501 Movement is a grassroots initiative formed on Reddit under the hashtag #50501 in the early days of Trump's second inauguration. It stands for 50 protests in 50 states on 1 day, which has since evolved to 50 states, 50 protests, and one movement.

When and where is the June 14 DC military parade?

For those wanting to watch the military parade , the D.C. military procession will take place on Saturday, June 14, spanning six blocks through the heart of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, and highlights from the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration, including the parade, will be live-streamed on all U.S. Army social media platforms.

What about Trump's support in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville has long been a political battleground, but recent elections show a notable shift back toward Republican support. In 2020, Joe Biden made history as the first Democrat since Jimmy Carter in 1976 to carry Duval County in a presidential race. However, that momentum did not hold. In the 2024 election, Donald Trump reclaimed Duval County, securing 50.2% of the vote to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’s 48.3%, thanks in part to a strong Republican turnout. The swing back to Trump marked a return to the support he enjoyed during his 2016 win and was foreshadowed by the enthusiastic crowds at his 2020 campaign stop at the Cecil Commerce Center in Jacksonville, where supporters waited hours to attend the "Great American Comeback" rally.

This is not the first time Jacksonville residents have rallied against Trump

Since President Trump took office for his second term, Jacksonville residents are rallying against him again. The first protest happened on Monday, February 17, 2025, when about 150 people gathered on the steps of the Duval County Courthouse in downtown Jacksonville as part of the Northeast Florida President’s Day Rally to speak out against Trump’s policies. Their concerns included calls to end mass deportations, limit Elon Musk’s influence, resist fascism, and oppose Project 2025.