Large crowds rally at Los Angeles Women's March

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Los Angeles Saturday and cities across the U.S. as part of the nationwide Women's March rallies. The fourth annual marches aim to harness the political power of women and are focused on issues such as climate change, reproductive rights and immigration. Those rallying in Los Angeles marched to City Hall where a series of speeches and musical performances were to take place. Marches were scheduled in more than 180 cities.

Marchers braved chilly conditions in New York City and Washington, D.C., although crowds were noticeably smaller than in previous years. The first marches in 2017 drew hundreds of thousands of people to rallies in cities across the country on the day after President Trump was inaugurated.