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No Kings anti-Trump protests to hit Miami, Fort Lauderdale streets
Protesters are taking to the streets in Miami and the surrounding areas Saturday for what organizers are lauding as the largest single-day anti-President Trump rally since the start of the administration.
Why it matters: The widespread movement will run counter to Trump's multimillion dollar military parade in D.C.
"No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," organizers wrote. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism."
Zoom in: There are three protests planned for the greater Miami area: The Torch of Friendship in downtown Miami (11am-2pm), Pride Park in Miami Beach (11am-1pm) and North Young Circle in Hollywood (9am-3pm).
Zoom out: Millions of people are estimated to protest in more than 1,500 cities across all 50 states and commonwealths, organizers said.
Context: Trump proposed a military parade on his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.
The Army predicts it will spend between $25 million and $45 million on the plan, an estimate that doesn't include the costs of the Secret Service or law enforcement.
D.C. is not known for having military parades, but Trump has been vying for one since his first term.
Yes, but: No, Kings are not scheduled to have an organized protest in Washington, D.C.
"We want to create contrast, not conflict," said Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, one of the partner groups.
"The choice to hold No Kings events in every city but D.C. is a deliberate choice to keep the focus on contrast, and not give the Trump administration an opportunity to stoke and then put the focus on conflict."
