Several thousand people gathered in downtown Cleveland Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump. 

Centered at the Free Stamp sculpture next to City Hall, the event was peaceful and, at times, playful, as demonstrators mocked the president by dressing in frog and animal costumes and singing a parody of Friedrich Schiller’s poem, “Ode to Joy,” as live musicians played Ludwig van Beethoven Ninth Symphony. The crowd, which was predominately older and white, also participated in a parody of Queen’s hit, “We Will Rock you,” whose refrain was changed to “we will dump you,” a reference to Trump. 

Dozens of demonstrators also dressed up in inflatable animal costumes, including frogs, which have become a symbol of peaceful protest against Trump, whose administration has portrayed the demonstrators as violent extremists. 

After a number of speeches by local officials, including Congresswoman Shontel Brown, protesters marched to Public Square and back in a slow procession. The march appeared larger but less boisterous than the “No Kings” rally and march in June, which included separate demonstrations against the War in Gaza led in part by Party for Socialism and Liberation. 

Saturday’s event was organized by longtime Cuyahoga County Democratic Party activist Cindy Demsey, who was also behind June’s rally. She promoted both events as a peaceful protest against the Trump administration policies. 

Among the big issues criticized by speakers and marchers were Trump’s immigration policy, the actions U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement, or ICE, the use of the U.S. military to police American cities, the government shutdown and cuts to healthcare subsidies.

In addition to Cleveland’s event, “No Kings” rallies were held in a dozen Northeast Ohio communities, including Bay Village, Strongsville, Solon, Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. Across the country, more than 2,500 “No Kings” rallies were scheduled.