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.

Athens, Huntsville, Florence and Guntersville are among the cities in Alabama participating in nationwide No Kings protests Saturday. The protests are organized by 50501 ("50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement"),

A second round of “No Kings” protests will take place on Saturday, with numerous protest locations throughout Alabama.

The City Hall rally lasted through 6 p.m. and included speakers and a march around downtown Houston. There were also local protests in Kingwood, The Woodlands, Katy, Cypress, Conroe, Richmond, Pasadena, Huntsville, and Pearland.

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.