The South Florida demonstrations were part of a nationwide rally countering the president's military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary — and the president's birthday — in Washington, D.C.

Central Florida Public Media is covering the day of protests in communities across the region.

Law enforcement agencies are coordinating their response plans ahead of major upcoming sporting events in Miami like the FIFA Club World Cup, targeting general security and human trafficking.

U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar said Friday that she and a Democratic congresswoman from Texas will be teaming up to introduce "a revolutionary piece of legislation that will offer real solutions to fix our immigration system and finally bring order to chaos for good."

Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on next year's budget and a tax package on Monday. It comes two weeks before a government shutdown deadline.

At rallies from Tampa and Largo to Sarasota and Bradenton, protesters made a point of staying on sidewalks and not obstructing traffic.

The House and Senate will vote on the package next week along with a budget for 2025-26. The plan is projected to reduce state and local government revenue by about $1.3 billion next fiscal year.

Alana Greer, director of the Community Justice Project in Miami, said protesters are protected under the law and should be aware of their rights.

Among other things, the Clean & Safe Program would provide social outreach efforts to address homelessness, as well as clean sidewalks and graffiti in downtown areas.

Senate Appropriations Chair Ed Hooper said he and House Budget Chair Lawrence McClure have committed to having a budget in time for Monday votes.

The program comes days after LA activists were revealed to use doxxing as part of protests in California.

Florida officials are issuing warnings in advance of weekend protests against President Trump, with Attorney General James Uthmeier saying, "We are not California."