Thousands of protesters flocked to "No Kings" rallies across the Buckeye State, including in Newark's Courthouse Square and at the Ohio Statehouse.

Thousands of people gathered in the heart of downtown Dayton and Troy Saturday with one mission in mind: to speak out against what they feel are the wrongdoings of the Trump administration. The second set of No Kings took place in the Miami Valley and across the nation.

Saturday marked the second round of organized "No Kings" protests after droves of demonstrators protested Trump's military parade held in celebration of the Army's 250th anniversary in June, which coincided with Trump's birthday. The "No Kings" movement accuses Trump of behaving more like a monarch than an elected president.

More than 2,600 No Kings rallies are planned Saturday in cities large and small, organized by hundreds of coalition partners. In Northeast Ohio, they range from Elyria to Akron to Solon.

Thousands packed Cleveland’s Public Square for the Oct. 18 'No Kings' rally. CLEVELAND — Dozens gathered in Cleveland’s Public Square Saturday afternoon for the “No Kings” rally — a demonstration organizers say is about pushing back against symbols of power and privilege.

Protesters Gather from Bay Village to Cuyahoga Falls in 'No Kings' Demonstration to emphasize the message that America has 'No Kings'

Hundreds gathered at Strongsville Commons Saturday for the nationwide “No Kings” rally, holding signs like “No Kings” and “Defend Our Democracy” and chanting against perceived authoritarian policies.

About two dozen local demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday morning and early afternoon around the central Ohio region. A large gathering is slated for 4 p.m. at the Ohio Statehouse.

Large crowds of people walked the streets and used their voices during No Kings protests Saturday Oct. 18 in the United States.

Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are taking place across the country Saturday, including in Northeast Ohio.Events are happening around the region, with the largest turnout expected in downtown Cleveland.

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. In June, millions of Americans gathered in suburbs, cities and small towns to protest President Trump’s increasing authoritarianism.