Thousands protested in downtown Asheville as a part of the "No Kings" protest, which has been framed as "a national day of peaceful protest."

Thousands protested in downtown Asheville as a part of the "No Kings" protest, which has been framed as "a national day of peaceful protest."

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.