As part of a wave of national “No Kings” protests, thousands descended onto uptown Charlotte on Saturday to participate in a local offset at First Ward Park. Beginning at 10 a.m., the rally included a series of speakers before moving to the streets of Uptown until noon.

CHARLOTTE — An Uptown rally concluded peacefully Saturday in Uptown, with no incidents or arrests, according to police. The rally, part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement against authoritarianism, was organized by Indivisible Charlotte. Organizers told Channel 9 that the event drew thousands of participants.

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Thousands walked the streets of Uptown for the rally, many saying this is just one way to have their voice heard.