No Kings” organizers described the events as a “nationwide day of defiance” against President Donald Trump and authoritarianism.

More than a dozen rallies across the state were peace. Police used pepper balls and smoke on one group in Denver.

Saturday, thousands of people descended on downtown Denver to voice their opposition to the Trump administration and its policies.

Colorado groups organizing marches across the state are planning another protest in July following a large turnout in Denver for the nationwide “No Kings” protest.

Dozens of Regional Transportation District routes were detoured or delayed throughout metro Denver on Saturday as thousands of Coloradans gathered for “No Kings” protests.

One Denver woman is preparing an art installation she hopes will encourage peaceful discourse as a rally takes place Saturday.

After the town of Parker tried to cancel a “No Kings” protest due to the Parker Days Festival on Saturday, the event is taking place anyway.

Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.