Protesters at Boston’s “No Kings” march shared why they joined the movement and what they hope will change in U.S. leadership.

Boston’s “No Kings” protest drew crowds of thousands to Boston Common Saturday for what was a peaceful demonstration against the Trump administration, with protesters calling out what they saw as a worrying authoritarian trend for the country.

Many protestors rallied while dressed in costumes and carrying signs that critiqued President Trump’s policies, namely on immigration and crime. Others held signs that denounced fascism.

Hundreds of “No Kings” protests will be happening throughout Massachusetts on Saturday. The largest protest in the state is planned for the Boston Common where thousands are expected to attend.

Follow this play-by-play from throughout Boston's "No Kings" protest Saturday, including photos and remarks from featured speakers.

New England as part of a nationwide No Kings protest meant as a pushback to President Donald Trump’s actions. Boston is set to be one of the anchor events. During the first iteration of the No King’s protest in June,

Saturday’s anti-Trump rally will hold more than 2,700 events. The list of locations includes grassroots efforts in surprising corners of the country. More than 2,700 “No Kings” anti-Trump protests and community events are scheduled to take place today,

The “No Kings” movement — touted by national organizers as a “peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration” — has brought thousands to the Boston Common Saturday.