Locals participate in “No Kings” protest in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Residents across Yuma County participated in the "No Kings" protest Saturday.

The protest happened early in the morning on the corners of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street, near Sprouts and Del Sol Market.

This is part of a nationwide protest where people across the county took to the streets to oppose President Donald Trump's policies.

Two people KYMA spoke to shared their reasons for speaking out.

"I'm doing it for my children and grandchildren, you know, and I don't see a future for them that looks good at all if things continue the way they are," said Sharon Block, organizer of the protest.

"This is the biggest turnout. I've been here every single protest in Yuma, and this is by far the biggest turnout that I've seen, and that makes me so happy," said Remi Smit-Weber, a protester.

The protests also coincided with President Trump's military parade, taking place in Washington D.C., to mark the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.