NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The streets of Times Square were filled with demonstrators today demanding change in Washington.

Thousands gathered in Times Square Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, calling for democracy and equal rights amid growing concerns about political power. The crowd stretched from Seventh Avenue to 14th, filling sidewalks with homemade signs and flags, many reading "No Kings."

Chants echoed between the towering buildings as the crowd marched.

City Councilors marched shoulder to shoulder with protesters. Councilmember Chi Ossé said, “No Kings NYC to protest against some of the draconian acts that we’re seeing stem from Washington, perpetuated by Donald Trump, who thinks he’s a king, who thinks this is a monarchy.”

One marcher brought his children along, saying, “It’s ver

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