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.

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.

Today, millions plan to congregate for 'No Kings' protests across the U.S. Here's where protests will be in Louisiana and when.

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

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

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

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.

In Monroe, from 1 pm-3 pm, Indivisible North Louisiana is partnering with Juneteenth UMOJA and Black Voters Matter to bring citizens a No Kings Rally and ‘Unity in the Community for Democracy’ prayer meeting. The rally will gather at Renwick Pedestrian Footbridge, MLK Jr. Drive & Renwick Street, Monroe, LA

More "No Kings" rallies are planned across the country, including here in Minnesota. Organizers say they have volunteers focused on de-escalation in case of tension.