At least one person was arrested Saturday at a neo-Nazi rally in the town of Newnan, Ga., according to multiple reports.

The National Social Movement holds a rally each year to celebrate Adolf Hitler’s birthday, and secured a permit for an event in the town. On Saturday, a few dozen members attended the rally there, carrying signs that disparaged Jews and African-Americans, USA Today reported.

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“We will not back down,” rally leader Jeff Schoep said, according to USA Today. “We will stand against the tyranny of the far left.”

Hundreds of counterprotesters were on hand to respond and speak out against those sponsoring the event, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported.

LIVE UPDATES: Neo-Nazi rally planned for this afternoon in #Newnan; We have a team of reporters in place to bring you the latest coverage. Check back for more https://t.co/Y7Xjg7eptL pic.twitter.com/k0poDbe7M9 — AJC (@ajc) April 21, 2018

There is an incredible sense of community here as locals gather for a #NewnanStrong rally calling out hate. There are live performers on nearly every corner and even face painting! #Newnan pic.twitter.com/mcj3tlSYor — Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) April 20, 2018

Hundreds of law enforcement members were on hand in the event of clashes.

Video shared by reporters on the scene showed police arresting counterprotesters, reportedly for wearing masks. Multiple reports indicated that anti-fascist activists attended the rally wearing masks.

I just witness the most over-aggressive policing I've ever seen in #Newnan. Tackling protesters and arresting them... for wearing masks. pic.twitter.com/Mf1e5cfKH2 — Christopher Mathias (@letsgomathias) April 21, 2018

JUST NOW: one man arrested @ #Neonazi #rally. Follow my Facebook for live coverage! (@BrittanyMillerTVnews) pic.twitter.com/VCKJb4ftL0 — Brittany Miller (@MillerCBS46) April 21, 2018

The neo-Nazis have arrived in Newman, GA, one member of law enforcement tells a small press group escorted up to a bridge near the rally grounds. pic.twitter.com/4RMwdejTRM — Jack Smith IV (@JackSmithIV) April 21, 2018

Saturday’s rally is thought to be one of the largest white nationalist events since last August’s “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va. A woman was killed after a man drove his car into a crowd of counterprotesters.