Tens of thousands of people gathered across Arizona in parks, on street corners and at the state Capitol for a national day of protest against President Donald Trump, many in inflatable costumes that have become a symbol of resistance.

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.

As No Kings protests took place across the country, many protesters – including those in the Valley – worked to refute a growing, GOP-backed narrative that they are violent and anti-American.

Chandler drew in over 4,000 protestors during the "No Kings" protest in June, making October's event even bigger, East Valley Unite said.

News reached out to 11 law enforcement agencies following last weekend's protest which tens of thousands of people attended.

Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation's capital and communities across the U.S.

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.