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

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

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

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.

Protesters gathered nationwide, including Colorado, as President Trump attended a parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on his 79th birthday.

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.

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.