Thousands of people filled several city blocks in and around Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago--cheering, banging drums and waving upside-down American flags in the air to signal what they see as a country in distress.

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 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.

A huge and peaceful crowed turned out for the "No Kings" rally, shutting down much of the Loop as part of a nationwide protest movement to denounce the Trump administration.

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

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

The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.

A Chicago protest is planned for Thursday afternoon by immigration advocates, who are calling for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactical teams sent by the Trump Administration to stand down.