People gathered Saturday on Governors Drive in Huntsville and in communities across the state of Alabama for “ No Kings” demonstrations to protest the direction of the country under President Donald Trump.

People gathered Saturday on Governors Drive in Huntsville and in communities across the state of Alabama for “ No Kings” demonstrations to protest the direction of the country under President Donald Trump.

Thousands of demonstrators from across Alabama participated in nationwide 'No Kings' rallies on Saturday, Oct. 18.

From Selma to Birmingham, Saturday's demonstrations drew those unhappy with the state of the nation's leadership to the streets and the public square.

Saturday's demonstrations, in opposition to President Donald Trump and his policies, will mark the third such nationwide protests organized by the 50501 movement to take place in Houston this year.

Over 2,200 'No Kings' events are planned in the U.S., including multiple in the Upstate and more across South Carolina. Here's when, where they will be

Organizers say the energy Saturday will be a message to both Trump and elected Democratic leaders that people want change.

Thousands of anti-Trump "No Kings" protests are planned across the U.S. on Saturday, Oct. 18, including Fort Myers and Sanibel. Organizers believe it will be the largest single day of protest in modern American history, USA TODAY reported.