The rally at Daley Plaza started at noon with a moment of silence for the shootings in Minnesota before moving into the streets of downtown Chicago.

Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on Saturday for the No Kings protest and march to oppose various issues related to the Trump administration. The big picture: The peaceful march began with a rally in Daley Plaza,

Thousands across the Chicago area rallied for "No Kings Day" protests against the Trump administration. There seemed to be a never-ending crowd of people marching from Daley Plaza all throughout the Loop.

Tens of thousands of people filled Daley Plaza and marched through downtown Chicago on Saturday for a "No Kings" protest against President Trump's policies.

After gathering for a rally in Daley Plaza, thousands marched to Trump Tower for Chicago's No Kings Day protest.

Vehicles honk in support of “No Kings” demonstrators marching Saturday along La Grange Road near Orland Square mall.

Thousands have flocked to Daley Plaza to participate in the Chicago No Kings Day protest opposing the Trump Administration. People are also headed to the event celebrating Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field later this afternoon.

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.

Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.