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More than 4,000 people gathered peacefully in Freedom Park and along South Florida Avenue on Saturday, March 28, as part of a “No Kings” protest.

The event, organized by Indivisible Polk, included speakers and a march on to Lemon Street and back to the park.

Protesters waved signs and chanted as cars passed by.

The Lakeland Police Department confirmed that there were no incidents or arrests related to the event.

  • ‘No Kings’ protesters gather along South Florida Avenue on March 28, 2026. | Anna Toms, LkldNow
  • ‘No Kings’ protesters gather along South Florida Avenue on March 28, 2026. | Anna Toms, LkldNow
  • ‘No Kings’ protesters gather in Freedom Park and along South Florida Avenue on March 28, 2026. | Anna Toms, LkldNow
  • ‘No Kings’ protesters gather in Freedom Park and along South Florida Avenue on March 28, 2026. | Anna Toms, LkldNow
  • ‘No Kings’ protesters gather in Freedom Park and along South Florida Avenue on March 28, 2026. | Anna Toms, LkldNow
  • Signs at the ‘No Kings’ protests on March 28, 2026 | Anna Toms, LkldNow
  • Signs at the ‘No Kings’ protests on March 28, 2026 | Anna Toms, LkldNow

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Anna Toms was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo., where she cultivated a love for writing and eventually earned her Ph.D. in literature and the humanities. She is an experienced educator who has taught students from middle school to college to think critically and express themselves clearly. Anna moved to Lakeland in June of 2020.

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