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“Free America” Movement Mobilizes Nearly 200 Independence Day Events Nationwide

Independence Day weekend demonstrations will include community rallies, economic boycotts, a Mar-a-Lago balloon protest, laying the groundwork for mid-July actions

Protesters march during a nationwide "No Kings" rally in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on June 14, 2025.
People take part in a "No Kings" protest at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 14, 2025 as President Donald Trump presides over a military parade in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The Women’s March has scheduled roughly 150–200 “Free America” events across New York, California, Texas, Florida and dozens of other states with rallies, marches, BBQs, art builds and block parties.
  • Local Indivisible chapters are organizing “No Kings 2.0” protests in at least a dozen cities to continue opposition to the administration’s immigration crackdowns and perceived authoritarianism.
  • The People’s Union USA is urging Americans to skip fireworks displays, parades and big-box retailers on July 4 in favor of shopping at small, local businesses as a form of economic protest.
  • Activists in Palm Beach plan to deploy a large “Trump baby” protest balloon outside Mar-a-Lago on the evening of July 4, echoing past symbolic demonstrations.
  • Organizers are already preparing for a second nationwide day of action called “Good Trouble Lives On” on July 17 in honor of civil rights icon John Lewis.