TULSA, Okla. — Hundreds of protestors gathered at three planned demonstrations in Tulsa as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement.

A crowd of protestors lined the intersection of 41st and Yale in Midtown around noon Saturday.

The average age of this crowd appeared to be over 30 years old.

The large group held American flags both upside down and right side up.

Along with our nation’s flag, protestors also carried Mexican flags, anti-Trump flags, and gay pride flags.

Protestors carried signs with many messages for President Trump.

Along with the “No Kings” signs, people also held up anti-ICE and pro-immigration signs.

Many people driving by honked their horns to show support.

The organized protest was scheduled to end at 1:30 pm, but many people continued to stand along the road and protest.

Hundreds of protestors also gathered around noon in downtown Tulsa at the Tulsa County Courthouse.

The downtown crowd was a more diverse crowd of all ages.

Organizers walked down the street shouting chants as the protestors repeated the messages.

The downtown protest featured people in costumes, and many faces were covered with bandanas.

Tulsa Police say the only issues they encountered downtown were traffic-related.

The protestors quickly cleared out of downtown at 3 pm, and many headed to the third planned protest on the corner of 71st and Memorial.

Hundreds of protestors lined the intersection with their “No Kings” signs and flags.

The south Tulsa crowd was a younger crowd than the downtown and midtown groups.

There weren’t many counterprotesters at the earlier demonstrations, but there was a man at the south Tulsa protest who was waving a Trump flag while carrying a semi-automatic rifle.

He was questioned by TPD, and according to police, he received a citation for a crosswalk violation.

The gathering was scheduled to end at 5 pm, but most of the crowd chose to stay along the roadway to continue shouting their message.

At one point, a few protestors threw water bottles at a counterprotester who drove by shouting.

The organizers quickly scolded the crowd against engaging any further.

Tulsa Police say there were no major issues at any of the planned protests in Tulsa, and no arrests were made.

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Thousands of “No Kings’ protests are taking place across the country on Saturday, including in Green Country.

People for Democracy says the nationwide “No Kings” day of action will include peaceful rallies and sidewalk marches in defense of democracy, justice, and freedom.

The protests will coincide with Flag Day, President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration and military parade taking place in Washington D.C.

The rallies are set to protest the Trump administration and immigration enforcement.

One Green Country protest kicked off at 8 a.m. Saturday morning near a Dairy Queen in Okmulgee.

“Today is Flag Day, we support the United States flag and what that stands for, which means we don’t believe in a king, we believe in due process, we believe in our constitution,” Lynch said. “That’s why everyone is out here today, celebrating Flag Day, being an American and supporting due process and the constitution.

According to People for Democracy, the protests planned for Oklahoma include:

• Tulsa County Courthouse (500 South Denver Avenue), noon - 3 p.m.
• The cross streets of 71st and Memorial, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue, noon - 1:30 p.m.
• City Hall Park/OKC City Hall (109 North Hudson Avenue) 9 a.m. - noon.
• South Main Street and East Choctaw Avenue, McAlester, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Floyd H Norris Park (400 North Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah) 9 a.m. - noon.
• Rose District in Broken Arrow, 11 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
• Dairy Queen, 1000 East 6th Street, Okmulgee, 8 - 10 a.m.

 Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen said TPD supports the right to protest and will work to ensure the safety of citizens and property.

In a post on Saturday morning, TPD Larsen addressed reports of violence, including deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers.

“The targeted attack on Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses is a tragedy that affects our entire nation. On behalf of the Tulsa Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who are now grieving. We also extend our support to the law enforcement officers who are actively investigating and pursuing those responsible for these heinous acts,” the statement reads.

Larsen also addressed ‘No Kings’ protests taking place around the country, urging calm.

“On this day, when multiple demonstrations are planned across the nation and here in Tulsa, this department fully supports our citizens’ First Amendment right to express their views through peaceful demonstration. Our officers will be present to ensure the safety of our citizens as well as property. I encourage those attending to respect the law and remain calm.

Violence has no place in our democracy. Those who choose to break the law or threaten others will be arrested immediately.“on