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 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 filled street corners across the city in the morning, creating a citywide presence as people converged downtown.
After the rally, No Kings “After Dark” offered an evening of burlesque, spoken word and live music, including a performance by local artist Mama Blue.
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 call increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption at the federal level, including actions they say target immigrant families and threaten democratic institutions.