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.

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

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

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.

Adelita Grijalva greets protestors as thousands join the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest in Downtown Tucson, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025. The Downtown Tucson protest started across from Hotel Congress and continued to the Historic Pima County Courthouse on Saturday morning.

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