BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A nationwide protest called 'No Kings' made its way to Bakersfield and other parts of Kern County.
The demonstration began at Mill Creek Park in Bakersfield and made its way through downtown.
This was one of several planned protests in Kern County with others scheduled to take place in Tehachapi, the Kern River Valley and other locations.
Matt Garbell said it's important for him to speak up, which is why he attended the march.
"I think what's happening right now in this country is just wrong. There's people that can't fight for themselves that are being abused every day, and the people that can speak should come out and speak. And let the people that are in power know that not everybody thinks what they're doing is okay because it's just not," Garbell said.
Organizers say they demonstrating against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. The rally joins nationwide protests opposing Trump's administration policies.
Dave Wescott was glad to see so many people show up to the peaceful protest. He was one of the organizers of the second "No Kings Day of Action" in Bakersfield.
"There is a lot of us who are upset, who are pissed off at what's happening, and so we are peacefully showing our voice and letting them know that none of this is not okay," Wescott said.
Those behind the protest emphasized the importance of remaining peaceful said there were over 2,600 registered events across all 50 states.
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