Protesters were set to gather in other Arizona cities and towns, including Flagstaff, Prescott Valley, Tucson and Yuma. Smaller communities like Sierra Vista and Show Low had also planned No Kings demonstrations. The Arizona events were among the 2,600 No Kings protests planned across the country.

Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets across Arizona and the nation to oppose President Donald Trump’s agenda during the No Kings rallies. At a well-attended gathering in the Phoenix area, participants wore inflatable costumes of squirrels, raccoons, cats, sharks, frogs and unicorns, frequently stopping to pose for photos with others.

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.

The protest comes months after thousands of Arizonans gathered June 14 for a No Kings demonstration at the state Capitol in Phoenix. The event was among 2,000 anti-Trump demonstrations in communities around the country on the president’s birthday. The protests in February were held on Presidents Day.

With the edge coming off the heat in Phoenix, the mass protests against the Trump administration are back. On Saturday, thousands of “No Kings” protests took place across the country, including several in the Valley and the rest of Arizona.

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

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.

The No Kings website has the following demonstrations planned in Arizona: Downtown Phoenix, Arizona State Capitol (11 a.m.) Mesa, corner of Baseline Road and Val Vista Drive (9 a.m.) Queen Creek, intersection of Gantzel and Combs roads (8 a.m.) Glendale, intersection of 51st Avenue and Bell Road (9 a.m.)