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.

Under a sea of protest signs and inflatable animal costumes, thousands gathered at El Presidio Plaza for Tucson’s “No Kings” rally. Among them was Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, joining local leaders and activists in denouncing federal overreach and calling for community solidarity.

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.

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.