With Election Day approaching, organizers behind the nationwide “No Kings: Vote Early” effort are encouraging voters to plan ahead and participate in early voting. To do so, they are planning another nationwide protest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
The nonpartisan effort focuses on voter participation, helping eligible voters understand their options and supporting election-protection efforts. Organizers say the events are intended to encourage people to make a voting plan and ensure their voices are heard.
For Jacksonville voters, Florida’s mandatory early voting period for the upcoming general election begins Saturday,Oct. 24. Early voting dates and locations can vary by county. In Duval County, early voting is available Oct. 20 through Nov. 1.
Here are the two Jacksonville-area locations hosting the “No Kings: Vote Early Rally & Voter Fest,” along with details on how to participate.
When is the next No Kings protest 2026?
The next nationwide No Kings mobilization is Saturday, Oct. 17, including two in the Jacksonville area.
When and where are the No Kings protests in Jacksonville on Oct.17, 2026?
- Race Track Road and US1 (Phillips Hwy): Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at 100 Little Cypress Drive, St. Johns
- Duval County Courthouse: Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 500 W. Adams St., Jacksonville
Which Florida cities have No Kings protests?
According to the No Kings protest website, multiple cities across the United States are participating, with organizers continuing to add locations. In Florida, protests are already planned in the following cities:
- Apalachicola- Avenue East & Market Street
- Boca Raton - Boca Raton City Hall, 201 W Palmetto Park Road
- Boynton Beach - Corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and S. Congress Avenue
- Bradenton
- 5584 Cortez Road, near Eos Gym
- Cortez Plaza in front of Michaels, Ross, Bradenton Furniture Outlet stores
- Casselberry- Lake Concord Park
- Citrus Springs - Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
- Clearwater - Duke Energy Trail Overpass
- Clermont- Clermont City Hall
- Cocoa - U.S. 1 & Florida 520
- Coral Springs - Corners of Sample and University, near Northwest Regional Library
- Davenport- Posner Village
- Daytona Beach - Daytona Beach City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue
- Deland- Intersection of Woodland and New York
- Dunedin
- Dunedin
- Dunedin Beach
- Fort Lauderdale - Freedom Corner, 3200 N Federal Highway
- Fort Myers
- U.S. 41 & Daniels Parkway Intersection
- Interstate 75 Estero Parkway Overpass Bridge
- Gainesville- Cora P. Roberson Park
- Inverness - Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness
- Key Largo - Murray Nelson Government Center
- Jacksonville
- Duval County Courthouse
- Race Track Road and US1 (Phillips Hwy)
- Kissimmee- Kissimmee Trail
- Lakeland - Freedom Park
- Lauderhill - End of NW 19th St by the overpass
- Leesburg - 9520 US-441 S
- Live Oak - Suwannee County Courthouse
- Matlacha - Matlacha Pass Bridge
- Miramar - 6961 Miramar Pkwy
- Naples - Stop on Interfaith Alliance's tour
- Neptune Beach - Beaches Branch Library
- New Smyrna Beach - Corner of Florida 44 & Mission Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- Orlando - Orlando City Hall
- Ormond Beach - Foot of the Granda Bridge - West Side
- Palm Bay - Palm Bay Road Northeast & Babcock Street Northeast
- Palm Coast - 5100 E Moody Blvd
- Palm Beach Gardens - Corner of PGA Blvd and Campus Drive, 3188 PGA Boulevard
- Plant City - Plant City City Hall
- Poinciana - Solivita Boulevard and 351 Cypress Pkwy
- Port Charlotte - 18500 Murdock Circle
- Sebastian - Address is listed as private; sign up at own risk
- Sebring - Schumacher Road & US Highway 27 North
- Stuart - U.S. 1 & Kanner Hwy/Colorado Ave
- St. Augustine - 75 King Str.
- St. Petersburg - Spa Beach, 615 2nd Avenue NE
- Tallahassee - Florida Historic Capitol, 400 S Monroe Street
- Venice - Michael Biehl Park, 100 Tampa Avenue W
- Vero Beach - Address is listed as private; sign up at own risk
- West Palm Beach - Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard WPB (East of I-95, Executive Center Dr. to Congress Ave, on the public grass easement), 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
What are the 'No Kings' protests about?
“No Kings” is a mass protest movement organized around opposition to what its organizers characterize as Trump's excessive or authoritarian use of presidential power. It started back in June 2025 to counter the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade and Trump's 79th birthday.
The name comes from the organizers' argument that the United States is a democracy, not a monarchy, and that no president is above the Constitution, courts, Congress, or the people. Organizers have raised issues including immigration enforcement, executive power, federal deployments, civil rights and what they view as threats to democratic institutions.
The website notes all participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with its values and to act lawfully at these events. They advise against bringing weapons to the protest.
Who are the organizers behind the 'No Kings' protests?
The "No Kings" movement is organized by a coalition of national progressive and civic groups, mostly spearheaded by Indivisible, a grassroots political activism group focused on progressive causes.
Other partners include the 50501 Movement, Black Voters Matter, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), MoveOn, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Voto Latino and Public Citizen.
See photos of past 'No Kings' protests across Florida
What to know before attending a No Kings protests in Jacksonville
Human Rights Campaign has general tips for those participating in protests to help ensure their safety and well-being:
- Properly prepare: Dress for the weather, pack the necessary supplies (cash, water, extra battery, etc), have at least one emergency contact, and plan to share your status throughout the protest.
- Know the environment: Research the location beforehand and have an offline-accessible map to reference if the service is spotty. Have multiple routes into and out of the protest area.
- Stay Aware: Maintain “360 situational awareness”— always know what is happening around you. If you see something, say something.
- Observe, Orient, Decide, Act: The “OODA Loop” (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a helpful framework to stay calm and make decisions during high-stress situations:
- Observe: Identify the source of danger and your surroundings
- Orient: Determine where you are and where you need to go
- Decide: Choose a course of action that minimizes risk
- Act: Implement your decision and stay aware of changes in the environment
Contributing: Tiffany Acosta, Arizona Republic
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters
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