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'No Kings' protests live updates: Protesters march to Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH — Demonstrators are gathering in West Palm Beach for 'No Kings Day of Defiance," part of a nationwide series of protests against President Donald Trump. The event coincides with Trump's birthday and Flag Day, and includes a foot march, car caravan and rally at the Meyer Amphitheatre downtown. Organizers say more than 3,000 people have registered to attend the march and rally, where speakers will discuss rifts over voting rights, immigration policies, gun control and public health programs. Former Trump associate Lev Parnas is scheduled to deliver the keynote address. The West Palm Beach Police Department is urging drivers to steer clear of downtown during the rally, which is scheduled to begin at noon, warning of heavier-than-normal traffic throughout the area. It also advises those attending to expect hot and humid weather, with feels-like temperatures in the 90s. Palm Beach police also are expecting heavy traffic from 10 a.m. to noon along South Ocean Boulevard between the Southern Boulevard and Royal Park bridges. While Trump celebrates his birthday in Washington, D.C., demonstrators here will march toward Mar-a-Lago, his Palm Beach estate. Follow this live blog for updates on turnout, speeches and conditions on the ground. No. As protesters prepare to march toward his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump will be in Washington, D.C., hosting a military parade to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. It is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. The event is expected to feature more than 6,000 service members, over 150 military vehicles, dozens of aircraft and historical reenactments. While critics have raised concerns about the cost, logistics and political overtones of holding a large military display on Trump's birthday, organizers describe it only as a patriotic celebration of military history and service. Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani who played a central role in the Trump administration's efforts to pressure Ukraine, will deliver the keynote address at the No Kings rally on June 14 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. An immigrant from the former Soviet Union, Parnas rose to national attention in 2019 as Giuliani's fixer in Ukraine. Working alongside another South Florida businessman, Igor Fruman, Parnas helped coordinate efforts to dig up political dirt on Joe Biden and push for the removal of then-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. Their activities became central to the first impeachment inquiry against Trump. Lev Parnas in Palm Beach County: Unpaid bills, failed business deals Parnas was arrested in October 2019 at Dulles International Airport and later convicted on six felony counts related to campaign finance violations. Federal prosecutors accused him of illegally funneling foreign money into U.S. elections and of attempting to buy political influence. In 2022, he was sentenced to 20 months in prison. Since then, Parnas has turned sharply against Trump and Giuliani, testifying before Congress and turning over thousands of pages of documents, including WhatsApp messages, handwritten notes and call logs later used in impeachment proceedings. Valentina Palm and Hannah Phillips are journalists at The Palm Beach Post. Reach them at vpalm@ and at hphillips@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Live updates: Protesters march to Mar-a-Lago for 'No Kings Day' rally
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West Palm police warn of traffic delays, extreme heat ahead of 'No Kings' march to Mar-a-Lago
WEST PALM BEACH — Police are urging the public to prepare for traffic delays and extreme heat on June 14, as large-scale demonstrations are expected to draw crowds to downtown West Palm Beach. The demonstrations are part of a nationwide movement dubbed 'No Kings National Day of Defiance.' Meant to protest President Donald Trump's administration, these rallies coincide with both his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, D.C. Locally, the protest will include a caravan and march to Mar-a-Lago, and a rally at Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. More than 1,000 are expected to participate across Palm Beach County, including in Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. 'No Kings': Everything you need to know about the anti-Trump protests on Saturday, June 14 in Palm Beach County Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani and a onetime Trump insider-turned-critic, will deliver the keynote address at the Meyer Amphitheatre. The event will feature a lineup of speakers on topics ranging from gun control and women's rights to LGBTQ+ protections and veterans' issues. The West Palm Beach Police Department issued an advisory June 13 urging drivers to steer clear of downtown, warning of heavier-than-normal traffic throughout the area. 'Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead,' the department said. 'Several roadways may be impacted as the events unfold.' Forecasters also predict temperatures will climb into the mid-to-high 90s, raising the risk of heat exhaustion for those outside. The police department's spokesperson, Rachel Leitão, encouraged demonstrators and attendees to drink water, wear light-colored, breathable clothing, limit strenuous activity, apply sunscreen and seek shade regularly. The police department said it supports the right to peaceful assembly and will be present to ensure public safety. 'We are committed to the safety of all participants and members of the public,' Leitão said. 'Please stay aware of your surroundings and take care in the heat.' Hannah Phillips is a journalist covering public safety and criminal justice at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at hphillips@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Police issue heat advisory ahead of 'No King's protest in West Palm Beach
