Miami's Fifty-State "March Fourth for Democracy" Protest: What to Know

Protesters are gathering on March 4 for another protest against the Trump administration and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

March 4, 2025

Image: Three Protesters hold their signs that read, "The idiots" with images of Trump and Musk, "Let's take back our democracy," and "What's your American Heritage?"

Miamians will gather for another demonstration on March 4 to protest the Trump administration. Photo by Naomi Feinstein

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Yet another protest against President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk is scheduled for this week.

Ahead of Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, at 9 p.m., people around the country are holding "March Fourth Against Monarchy" demonstrations as part of the 50501 (Fifty-Fifty-One) movement to protest the Trump administration and executive overreach.

Protesters say they will gather at the Torch of Friendship monument in front of Bayfront Park in downtown Miami at 3 p.m. on Tuesday to stand up for human rights and defend democracy. Other protests will take place in West Palm Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, Naples, Lakeland, Vero Beach, and Stuart.

Over the last month, demonstrators have organized protests against the Trump administration in all 50 states in state capitals and multiple cities. At the last protest on February 17 in Miami, around 80 protesters gathered at the Torch of Friendship, shouting, "Trump, Trump, go to hell. The U.S. is not for sale." People held signs calling out Musk's prominent role in the federal government and comparing Trump to Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

"50501 is a peaceful movement," the rally's description states. "Violence of any kind will not be tolerated."

Organizers encourage attendees to posters, flags, and signs. If you are looking to attend Tuesday's protest, here is what you need to know:

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When is the 50501 Protest in Miami?

The demonstration is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4.

Where is the Protest?

It will take place at the Torch of Friendship monument at the northwest corner of Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. The address is 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 33132. (The flyer incorrectly lists the monument's address as 401 Biscayne Blvd.)

How Do I Get Involved?

You can learn more information by following the @50501movement on Instagram or joining the r/50501 subreddit.

Naomi Feinstein is a staff writer of Miami New Times where she primarily focuses on news. Naomi started her career with New Times as a summer intern in 2019, then returned as a fellow in August 2022 before joining the staff full-time in February 2023. She graduated from University of Miami where she contributed to the student-run newspaper, the Miami Hurricane. She holds a master’s degree and graduated with honors from the Columbia School of Journalism. In 2021, Naomi was recognized as the College Journalist of the Year from the Society of Professional Journalists of Florida, and she placed second for Best General News Story in the 2021 Pinnacle Awards.

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