A group of people held a peaceful rally Friday in protest of Donald Trump's inauguration. No arrests were made.
The demonstration was planned by the Anti-Trump Action Committee. The march started at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Protesters walked in the middle of traffic as they marched along Biscayne Boulevard.
#BREAKING Protestors marching up on ramp to 95 N @nbc6 pic.twitter.com/ePjWg5eLBW — Jamie Guirola (@jamieNBC6) January 21, 2017
The demonstrators moved onto I-95 Northbound, causing traffic delays. At one point, Florida Highway Patrol troopers blocked the highway but protesters crossed the the police barrier and continued for a short distance before exiting I-95.
Some drivers were upset, but others didn't mind the wait. "No, I really think that Donald "Putin" needs to know what's going on in this country and there's an awful lot of people not happy with him," said one driver.
Miami Police said the group did not have proper permits to rally. Officials said they were not told in advance of the group's march route.
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#BREAKING Protestors turning onto SE 2nd street,going against traffic @nbc6 pic.twitter.com/Qvyt1q5Mh5 — Jamie Guirola (@jamieNBC6) January 21, 2017
People of all ages participated in the rally, including 16-year-old Quinn Tucker. "I don't agree with what Trump says. And, I felt like I needed to do something about it," said Tucker.
A Women's Rally in South Florida will be held at Bayfront Park Saturday from 1-5 p.m. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend that rally, which coincides with more than 600 women's marches being held across the world.
