Fox News Digital spoke to over half a dozen people at the New York City "No Kings" rally and asked them what motivated them to show up at the Times Square rally.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets from Times Square to the National Mall on Saturday, waving flags and holding signs calling for accountability and democracy during nationwide “No Kings Day" protests.

If your idea of romance involves flashing lights, cheering strangers and your face 10 stories tall, Times Square has you covered. The annual Love in Times Square celebration returns on Valentine’s Day 2026, giving New Yorkers and out-of-towners alike a chance to propose, tie the knot or renew their vows right at the Crossroads of the World.

The arrests, on the crowded sidewalks of Midtown Manhattan, rattled migrants residing at a hotel and shook the theater district, which is heavily trafficked by tourists.