Miami's Fifty-State "Not My President's Day" Protest: When, Where, What to Know

Organizers are holding another round of nationwide 50501 protests Monday against the Trump administration on Presidents' Day.

By Naomi Feinstein

February 17, 2025

Image: Protesters with signs pose outside the Palm Beach County courthouse

About 50 protesters gathered outside of the Palm Beach County courthouse as part of the nationwide "50501" demonstrations on February 5. Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg

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Earlier this month, demonstrators staged protests around the nation in response to President Donald Trump's slew of executive orders and the conservative Project 2025 agenda that target illegal immigration, federal diversity efforts, and transgender rights (just to name a few).

The grassroots 50501 (Fifty-Fifty-One) movement was created on Reddit to stage 50 protests in 50 state capitals in one day. As word quickly spread on social media, organizers held over 80 demonstrations in all 50 states on February 5 to protest the Trump administration and tech billionaire Elon Musk in particular. While the main protest in the Sunshine State took place in Tallahassee, protesters gathered in West Palm Beach and Tampa for their own demonstrations.

Now, Miami is staging a 50501 protest dubbed "Not My President's Day" on Monday, February 17, Presidents' Day. Other Florida protests are planned for Tallahassee, Orlando, Orange Park, Ocala, Winter Haven, Tampa, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.

"50501 is back again!" the post reads in the r/Miami subreddit. "This time instead of WPB we're headed to Miami with carpools available. "Show up with your best signs and brightest colors SoFlo 🫶 feel free to cross post this and print and spread it!"

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Someone holds a sign that reads, "No one voted for President Musk! F-ELON!"

Fifty-state protesters are demonstrating against Elon Musk's role in the federal government.

Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg

Some Reddit users expressed their support for the protest and said they are planning to attend while others called the protesters idiots.

"I’m game," one comment reads. "I live around the corner, and will stop by to show my support."

Another person wrote, "I'm in. Don’t be the ones to tell your kids you said nothing while our country slid into barbarity."

"FUCK YEA," a user added.

If you are looking to participate in the "day of action" on Monday, here is what you need to know:

When is Miami's 50501 Protest?

It will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, February 17 (Presidents' Day).

Where is the Protest?

The protest will be 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 address is listed incorrectly as 401 Biscayne Blvd. on the event's flyer).

How Can I Get Involved?

Check out the r/50501 subreddit to learn more about the planned protests. You can also follow the @50501movement page on Instagram.

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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