Despite peaceful demonstrations reported in multiple cities, violence flared at some anti-Trump protests over the weekend.

The tens of thousands of "No Kings" protesters who hit the streets across the nation this weekend were vibrant and vocal but largely peaceful, with perhaps the biggest gathering drawing an estimated 30,

Protesters began gathering early on the west steps of the state Capitol in Sacramento as a so-called “No Kings” protest against Trump administration policies, part of a nationwide day of demonstrations meant to coincide with a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.

The anti-Trump protests in Austin remained peaceful, despite a 'credible threat' that forced a brief evacuation of the Texas Capitol complex.

At one of the day's first No Kings demonstrations in Utah, lifelong Salt Lake City resident Francie Barber, 74, said she is saddened by the direction the country is going in under President Donald Trump’s leadership.

LAPD said law enforcement arrested 38 people following the "No Kings" protests in downtown Saturday afternoon.

Hundreds of people have gathered in Oklahoma City’s Scissortail Park Saturday morning to take part of the national 'No King’s' protest and march.WATCH: Oklahoma City prepares for peaceful 'No Kings Day' protestSign up for our Newsletters >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelOklahoma City is one of the more than 1,