Protesters were set to gather in other Arizona cities and towns, including Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, Tucson and Yuma. Smaller communities like Sierra Vista and Show Low had also planned No Kings demonstrations. The Arizona events were among the 2,600 No Kings protests planned across the country.

Arizona No Kings protests Trump Capitol Phoenix draw tens of thousands as inflatable costumes become resistance symbol

PHOENIX — "No Kings" protests happened across the Valley Saturday morning. 12News had team coverage of the protests with reporters covering events in several locations in the Valley. MORE INFORMATION: 'No Kings' protests planned across Arizona. Here's what you need to know

A second "No Kings" rally against Donald Trump is planned for October 18 across Arizona and the nation. Organizers state the protests are a response to what they call Trump's "violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms.

Protesters turned out at roughly 2,700 rallies around the country to celebrate free speech and protest many of the Trump administration's actions.

PHOENIX — One thing is certain: The “No Kings” movement is growing in Arizona. Protests across the state Saturday morning featured similar, if not larger, crowds compared to protests in June. And there were more locations.

Millions are expected to gather Saturday at “No Kings" rallies in major cities and communities to protest the direction of the country under President Donald Trump.