Hopkinton organizers hosted a protest Saturday at the Town Common that joined others across the country for the latest No Kings Day of Action. The protest was one of 3,300 events worldwide drawing an estimated 8 million people, according to No Kings organizers.

Demonstrators stood along Main Street with signs, flags and costumes. The protest aimed to address what the No Kings organization describes as increased authoritarianism from President Donald Trump. Signs at Saturday’s event addressed issues such as the war with Iran, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) actions, economic issues and voting rights.

Some individuals at the protest estimated the crowd to be smaller than the rally held in October, which was around 500 people. A volunteer said the size of the crowd might have been impacted by Boston’s No Kings event. That rally is estimated to have drawn around 180,000 people to the Boston Common.

Protestors line the side of Town Common facing Main Street. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

A protestor in an inflatable dinosaur costume waves an American flag. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

Some demonstrators hold signs criticizing the ongoing war with Iran. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

The crowd extends past the Boston Marathon start line. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

A protestor holds up a flag depicting the earth. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

A panoramic shot depicts the scope of Saturday’s protest at Town Common. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

Demonstrators wave as a coach bus passes by. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

An individual in an inflatable raccoon costume waves American flags by the doughboy statue next to the Town Common. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD

Individuals head toward downtown following the end of the protest. PHOTO/NICK SCHOFIELD