Thousands of people gathered at 10 events across Louisiana as part of Saturday’s national No Kings movement to protest President Donald Trump. Beyond their criticisms of the administration, organizers and participants shared messages of unity and countered Republicans who labeled their events as “hate rallies.

No Kings protest leaders in Lafayette invite like-minded people from all political parties to join them for peaceful event Saturday, Oct. 18.

Concern over human rights violations, lack of action by the U.S. Congress and frustration with President Donald Trump's administration were some of the reasons that brought over 200 people to the No Kings 2.0 Alexandria rally.

In cities both big and small, rural and urban people gathered for 'No Kings' Day protests. There were 11 in Louisiana, with one in Baton Rouge drawing around 1,000 attendees.

"What is our objective? To defend the Constitution from those who think they are above it," said speaker Alanah Odoms, executive director for ACLU Louisiana. "You know why? Because we have a Constitution,

NEW ORLEANS — Thousands gathered on Lafitte Greenway to take part in "No Kings 2.0." rally in New Orleans Saturday. The event is part of National No Kings Day of Peaceful Action, which includes about 2,650 demonstrations across the U.S.

The protest, organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge, drew a crowd in the hundreds who lined the edge of BREC's Perkins Road Community Park armed with drums, signs, slogans, jokes and costumes.

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — A No Kings protest was held in New Orleans Saturday, Oct. 18.

Organizers said 10,000 people showed up at Lafitte Greenway for the rally. They pointed out not a single incident of violence was reported.

Protestors are gathering across the nation against the Trump administration. Three cities in the Arklatex have community members participating in the movement.