MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Thousands across Wisconsin rallied on Saturday, Oct. 18 as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protest movement.

Dozens of events were held across the state as millions across the country marched in nearly 3,000 locations.

According to the No Kings website, the main message of the protests is that America has no kings and that power belongs to the people, aiming to reject what organizers said is Trump's "authoritarian" agenda.

In Greenfield, around a thousand people came out to hold signs and chant.

"We know that people need hope right now. They need a place to go where they can show their support for America," said organizer LuAnn Bird. "Honk for our freedom of speech. Honk for our healthcare. Honk for No Kings. Those are the kinds of things we do."

Veteran Pat Cusick agreed, noting that this was the second protest he's attended.

"This country is heading in the wrong direction, and something needs to change," Cusick said, adding that he was "inspired" by seeing all of the people stand together. "Awesome, touches my heart."

Miles away in downtown Milwaukee, tens of thousands marched through Cathedral Square and the surrounding area.

Grace Thomsen decided to don her father's World War II uniform for the first time.

"He earned the Bronze Star and fought alongside many Americans to end fascism," Thomsen said. "Here we are again, having to come out and prove that our country stands for democracy, that we stand for all people."

Saturday also marked the second round of protests, after hundreds were planned earlier this summer.

Organizers said they hope to continue pushing the momentum forward.