The protests took place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.

More than 200 rallied in Fort Myers to honor John Lewis and protest what they see as threats to civil and human rights.

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Cleveland’s Market Square on Thursday for “Good Trouble Lives On” Day of Action. The rowdy but peaceful group hoisted upside-down American flags and “No Kings” signs as they chanted and cheered together before marching toward the Hope Memorial Bridge.

Hundreds attended protests in Santa Cruz County as part of “Good Trouble Lives On,” a national day of action that organizers said were in response to attacks on civil and human rights

Photos: A Good Trouble Lives On rally was held at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem, hosted by Indivisible Lehigh Valley Bethlehem as part of nationwide protests against Trump administration policies.

Speakers, signs and chants filled Howard Park as dozens gathered to protest actions taken by President Trump and his administration.A major focus for protestors

Geronimo Ramirez proudly waved a Mexico's flag with a group of sign holders in downtown Fort Worth as cars passed by, honking their horns in support. Ramirez was one of about 100 people who gathered at Burk Burnett Park Thursday evening to participate in the Good Trouble Lives On protest - a national tribute in remembrance of Congressman John Lewis,