No Kings protest returns to Coral Springs this weekend. Here’s what to know
No Kings protests will return across the United States this weekend, including one in Coral Springs from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the corner of Sample Road and University Drive.
This will be the seventh local protest spearheaded by Joyful Resistance, a local chapter of the progressive group Indivisible.
Christine Calareso Bleecker became the group’s accidental founder earlier this year.
“It’s really provided this amazing sense of community within Coral Springs, and the surrounding towns that don’t get a lot of attention,” she told the Coral Springs News. “It really felt important for them to come out and protest. So then we just did the next one, and then the next one.”
Indivisible provides infrastructure for groups that want to hold an event, Bleecker said — but they’re just one of hundreds of partners behind No Kings. The list includes unions, religious groups and advocacy organizations dedicated to the environment, voting rights, gun violence and other topics.
What is a No Kings protest?
Demonstrators will take to the streets on Oct. 18 for a nationwide series of protests against President Donald Trump’s administration.
More than 2,500 No Kings protests are scheduled nationwide, according to the No Kings website.
“On Oct. 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people,” a message on the homepage of the No Kings website says.
In addition to Coral Springs, nearby protests are also scheduled for Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Boca Raton.
The first No Kings protests took place June 14, Trump’s 79th birthday and the day of a military parade in Washington, D.C.
Protest or block party?
In Coral Springs and many other locations, protests remain within family-friendly and within police guidelines. Some commentators have criticized No Kings and Indivisible for being too tame.
Bleecker sees the work differently.
“People need on-ramps right now,” she said. “I’ve met so many people who are like, ‘This is my first protest.’ “What matters to me is that people are showing up somewhere and understand the power they have and then use it.”
It’s also an opportunity to bring residents together.
“Authoritarianism thrives on fear and isolation and so if we can be courageous in community and have community and know we’re not alone — that’s one of the biggest things we can do,” Bleecker said.
What should residents bring to the protest?
As with any outdoor activity, comfortable clothes and shoes are highly recommended, along with sunscreen, snacks and water. Protest signs are also encouraged, though not required.
Bleecker said that some group members — adults and kids alike — are wearing costumes and bringing sidewalk chalk.
There will also be a diaper drive supporting local families in need, according to Joyful Resistance’s social media. Residents are encouraged to bring new diapers and wipes in all sizes.
Will this weekend’s No Kings protest be safe?
Bleecker said there haven’t been any safety issues at the group’s previous events . She credits the Coral Springs Police Department, whose officers have worked with her to make sure everything runs smoothly.
“My goal for these is to help people understand their own power and their own rights and how they can effect change in a nonviolent way,” Bleecker said. “Why give the regime an excuse to crack down?”
However, concerns about the state’s recent changes to open-carry firearm laws remain.
This story was originally published October 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM.
