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

The organizer of one of the rallies in Douglas County expected 1,000 people to attend, but it appeared they may have surpassed that number.

Residents of Denver joined in with the over 2,000 "No Kings" protests and rallies held nationwide on Saturday.

Thousands of people marched through downtown Denver on Saturday to protest actions by the Trump administration, notably his campaign to deport foreign nationals illegally staying in the U.S.

Organizers have planned demonstrations in cities and towns across the country on the same day as President Trump’s parade in Washington to celebrate the Army.

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

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.

Political organizing group Move On, who was a partner in the "No Kings" rallies, echoed the 5 million person estimate in a fundraising email.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.