Thousands attend, march in 'No Kings' protest in Fort Collins

Thousands attended the Fort Collins "No Kings" protest, voicing their anger and frustration with President Donald Trump and many actions taken by the federal government.

The No Kings II Day protest, a sequel to a June 14 event, was billed by organizers as a peaceful rally for democracy and against authoritarian rule. It took place near Old Town, at Civic Center Park.

About 10 a.m., protesters began a peaceful march through Old Town, carrying signs and flags, with some wearing costumes. One man rode a horse to the event.

The march proceeded south on Mason Street to Mulberry Street, east on Mulberry to College Avenue, then proceed north on College to Laporte Avenue before returning to Civic Center Park — a nearly 1.5 mile route.

There were enough in attendance to span the entire distance in a rough circle at the peak of the march. The marching proceeded for more than an hour.

Indivisible NoCo, which organized the Fort Collins rally with the League of Women Voters of Larimer County, the American Association of University Professors and others, is calling out "growing authoritarianism and corruption within the Trump administration. Protesters will call attention to issues such as targeting immigrant families, profiling and detaining individuals without warrants, threats to electoral integrity, cuts to essential services like health care and education, voter suppression, disregard for gun violence, and policies that benefit billionaires at the expense of typical families."

The protest coincides with what is expected to be dozens of "No Kings" events across Colorado on Oct. 18, and thousands across the country.

The Coloradoan will continue to update this story throughout the day, and you can find coverage of events throughout the U.S. online through USA TODAY.

Rebecca Powell and Nate Trela contributed to this article.

This story has been updated with additional information.