Photographer Mark Peterson captures scenes from Saturday’s People’s March and several inaugural balls ahead of Trump’s return to the White House.

People nervous about the return of a Trump presidency demonstrated in Washington, D.C., New York and other cities to show support for women’s rights, racial justice and other causes.

Democratic lawmakers who loudly boycotted Trump’s first inauguration say they feel compelled to go this time, while protests are expected to be a fraction of their 2017 size.

Photos of the People's March show thousands gathering in protest against the president-elect who will take office on Monday.

By Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Thousands of people gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as activists for women's rights, racial justice and other causes rallied against incoming policies they say will threaten their constitutional rights during the Republican's second term.

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the "People's March," held to protest the pending inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump’s inauguration performers include Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood.

Photographer Mark Peterson captures scenes from Saturday’s People’s March and several inaugural balls ahead of Trump’s return to the White House.

Here's what to know about Trump's 2025 inauguration schedule. The inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. The swearing-in ceremony is at noon EST.

Trump and Vance are each wearing blue suits and blue ties, standing in front of an American flag. President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration will take place in the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously low temperatures.