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.

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

Arizona No Kings protests Trump weekend rallies expected to draw thousands across state over authoritarian actions

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

Another round of "No Kings" protests are slated to take place in over 2,500 locations across the country on Saturday, Oct. 18. Here's where.

Republicans are trying to brand the protests as "hate America" rallies and claim they're prolonging the federal government shutdown. Scientist and TV personality Bill Nye was among the speakers who took the podium at the "No Kings" protest in Washington,