JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of people on Saturday participated in “No Kings 3,” a daylong march and rally against the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration, organizers said.
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Participants gathered at Friendship Fountain at 1 p.m. and marched across the Main Street Bridge, arriving at the Duval County Courthouse for a rally scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., organizers said.
The program will featured speeches from local activists, community leaders and subject-matter experts, along with spoken-word performances by CagedBird and musical sets from Firepit and Jax Singing Resistance.
“Joy is resistance, and community is power,” organizers said in a statement, calling the event “more than a march” and a reflection of “the strength, creativity and unity of the people.”
Organizers said satellite protests will fill street corners across the city in the morning, creating a citywide presence as people converge downtown. After the rally, No Kings “After Dark” will offer an evening of burlesque, spoken word and live music, including a performance by local artist Mama Blue. Additional after-parties and community gatherings are planned throughout the city.
Organizers emphasized a commitment to nonviolent action and asked participants to act lawfully, support one another and maintain a safe, respectful environment.
No Kings is described by its backers as a peaceful national day of action responding to what they called increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption at the federal level, including actions they say target immigrant families and threaten democratic institutions. Organizers said more details and volunteer information are available on Mobilize.us.