The rally was the second against President Donald Trump since he took office. Many held signs deeming him authoritarian or fascist.

The rain-soaked crowd made its way from Kiener Plaza down Market Street shouting slogans about No Kings and against ICE.

Thousands flocked to "No Kings" protests in Dallas and Fort Worth, but also North Texas suburbs, including Denton, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, McKinney

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.

Through rain and shine, Fort Worthians filled Burk Burnett Park yesterday for the city’s second No Kings protest of the year. Organizers with the progressive group Indivisible 12 estimated between 7,000 and 8,

Separately, federal agents repeatedly deployed tear gas and pepper spray on protesters at the ICE complex in Portland.

Massachusetts State Police said they're prepared for the crowds expected at the No Kings rallies in and around Boston on Saturday.

Organizers say the energy Saturday will be a message to both Trump and elected Democratic leaders that people want change.