More than 2,200 events are planned nationwide, with many in Western North Carolina. Organizers said all events share a commitment to peaceful protest.

The second round of 'No Kings' protests are being planned across the country, with some coming to western North Carolina.

National partners organizing the October 18 NO KINGS protests include the ACLU, the American Federation of Teachers, the Human Rights Campaign, Indivisible, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, and Public Citizen, among others. For a full list of national partners, visit https://www.nokings.org/partners.

Millions of people across the nation are expected to take part in the No Kings Day protests on Saturday, October 18.

Nine 'No Kings' rallies to protest against the policies of the Trump Administration will take place in the NC Triangle.

No Kings rallies are underway across Western North Carolina. Xpress will be updating this post with additional photos throughout the day. Gatherings in Marion and Hendersonville have wrapped up. Sylva, 310 Keener Street, Sylva, underway until 1 p.m. Burnsville Town Square, 101 Town Square, Burnsville, underway until 3 p.m.

The first 'No Kings' protests drew millions across the U.S. on June 14. Here's what to know about the second wave of countrywide protests.

"No Kings" returns to the Triangle on Saturday, Oct. 18, for a second wave of protests. According to organizers, people will mobilize for a nationwide, nonviolent day of action to "defend democratic norms and reject authoritarianism."

Some politicians have condemned the protests as "Hate America" rallies, while others view them as a patriotic fight for First Amendment rights.