“No Kings” Protest Draws Crowds and Costumes in DeLand

Millions are expected at protests against the Trump administration nationwide

Deland No Kings Protesters line the street of downtown DeLand, Florida for the No Kings demonstration Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 (Jodi Peña Castaldi)

By Michelle Wargo

Deland No Kings Protesters line the street of downtown DeLand, Florida for the No Kings demonstration Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 (Jodi Peña Castaldi)

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Millions of Americans took to the streets in protest of President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies today.

Hundreds lined Woodland Blvd is Downtown Deland wearing colorful costumes and sporting “No Kings” signs.

Unicorns Against Trump Colorful Costumes spotted along the streets of downtown DeLand, Florida for the No Kings demonstration Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

DeLand No Kings Protest Animals join in the demonstration (Jodi Peña Castaldi/Jodi Peña Castaldi)

No Kings Donkey Colorful Costumes spotted along the streets of downtown DeLand, Florida for the No Kings demonstration Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

No Kings Chicken Colorful Costumes spotted along the streets of downtown DeLand, Florida for the No Kings demonstration Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

No Kings Deland Protestor Jodi and friends in downtown DeLand, FL at the No Kings Protest (Jodi Peña Castaldi/Jodi Peña Castaldi)

This is the second No Kings protest, following the first National Day of Protest in June.

At the core of the protests, concerns about the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, attempts to expand executive authority, and the increasing cost of living.

About 2,500 “No Kings" protests are taking place nationwide, including 18 here in Cental Florida. You can watch demonstrations and speakers through a livestream from Washington DC on NoKings.org.

READ: Record Breaking “No Kings” Protests Expected

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